The Writer’s Gold

April 5, 2009 by Chris
Filed under: Writer's Life

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While I’ve read of other newspapers declaring bankruptcy or closing, the news that the Chicago Sun Times had joined the ranks made me sad. I grew up with that newspaper. Hard times have not only hit newspapers, but also the publishing industry. During these hard economic times, writers are being challenged more and more to keep the faith.

I remember a saying of Will Rogers about how investing in land because they weren’t making any more of it. I suppose the same could be said of gold. Equally so, can this be said of the writer’s treasure, the writer’s gold. What you or I have to offer is unique. Our words are ours alone. No one is reproducing the magic that you create as a writer. It is a worthwhile investment. How then do you keep the faith?

Keep writing.
For a lot of us, writing isn’t a profession, it is a path. We write because we must. The works flow if they’re being published or not. Harness that power and use it.

Invest in yourself.
If work isn’t flowing in, take the time to invest in yourself. This could be a good time to take a writing course or an online college course. The more you challenge your brain, the better your writing will be. Don’t think of it as a loss, but rather an opportunity.

Imagine success.
Your mind is a wonderful thing. It moves in the direction of your visions. Create a positive image of your success, and your mind will create the road to find it.

Since so much of our work depends upon the emotion we put into it, keeping a positive frame of mind is vital to your success. Your gold is your words.

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