Soon after, I decided to write some essays about writing. I wrote about my
first sale, writing for free, and on other topics I knew well. I still enjoyed
it, but I wasn't satisfied with the way they turned out. That's when I got the
idea to create an online magazine. Just like anything else, a few things got in
the way of that. I started working full-time, had a death in the family, and then
there are the kids… I was also a little afraid to put it up on the web just
yet. I wasn't ready, and my perfectionism had taken me over. It does that a
lot. Finally, I buckled down, and sent my perfectionist voice on vacation. I
completed the initial website in a little over a month. Finally, I was writing
my own online magazine, and weekly newsletter. It's the best decision in
writing that I have made thus far. I truly enjoy every bit of it, and the
feedback I get from my readers is the best motivation anyone could ask for.
Working with Other Writers
I have had a wonderful time interviewing successful writers for Writer of
the Month. Its purpose was to inspire readers, but they inspire me as well.
It's the coolest thing to see how I relate to these writers. It makes me
realize that they have accomplished these great feats, and every writer has
that chance with hard work, determination, and good business strategies.