Since I am now writing each weekday for my blog, I will usually prepare all content a week in advance. This is to make sure that I am able to post each day.
Sometimes the words come so easy and I’m able to write without any difficulties. Sometimes I stare at a blank screen and am unable to type anything. Every time I face this stumbling block I use my secret exercise to get back to continue with my writing.
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I’ve been reading blogs for quite some time now and I’m always attracted to a blog that has a simple writing style. I mean simple because it is straightforward and right to the point. I prefer those pages that have very little or no advertising on them.
The interesting part out about my habit of reading bogs is none of the topics I’ve read about is related to my handmade bags and accessories business. Instead, these topics are more about writing, finance and investment – and business in general. I do subscribe to retail industry (where my business is categorized) newsletters and magazines but that’s about it. I also avoid blogs that heavily promote their widgets or are heavily into marketing.
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This blog is a place to experiment with my writing. I am going to write about getting back into creative writing, tips, ideas, book reviews, starting and growing a business and many more. If you are in similar stage like me we can do it together. You can use this blog as a motivation or inspiration to start your writing and to write consistently. I will document my experience about how I get back to writing, the process, challenges and the rewards along the way. So, stay tuned!
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Introduction
When I started my handmade bags and accessories business, I began looking for portable mentors I could bring with me to the park or the library. In the first six months of preparing to open my business, I searched for a business book that made me feel comfortable. When I say comfortable, it means the book needs to tell me realistically what will lie ahead of me and give me sound advice. I had been reading too many business books that only talk about the rewards of business – like making millions – without giving me a warning of the hard work and challenges of owning and operating a business.
Finally, after a long search, I found a book titled “Growing a Business” by Paul Hawken. This book was published in 1987 but the advice can be applied if you start your business today. I consider this book as my mentor because the advice is very direct and to the point. This book also helps me to face the difficulties and challenges of growing my business. Here are the chapters and a brief summary:
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Since I am starting to write for my blog regularly, I found myself frantically juggling between tending my business and writing everyday for my blog. My handmade bags and accessories business is already established and I would like to have a little space so I can start my writing. Both require a considerably large amount of writing, but they are two different types of writing.
My business involves mostly technical writing like updating the content of the web site, answering email from customers who asking about the cost of combined shipping, updating the book as well as the business plan. It is all about business, very straightforward and kind of dry…
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Since my last post about how I started to write again, I have been reading several books about writing for magazines and how to get published. This book, “How to write and sell magazine articles” by Shirley Biagi caught my attention. It is only 131 pages, but the content is highly informative. The author is an accomplished writer and an award winning journalism Professor.
As I am back with my writing again, I have started by taking small steps. I have found this book to be a good guide for me to make the first steps to reach my goal which is to get published in magazines. Here are the chapters and a brief summary:
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My winning goodies
As a handbag designer, I use a lot of illustrations of how I make new designs and short hand that no one understands but me. I never write a complete manual or instructions on how to make my bags. So, I decided to join the contest to see if I can write a complete instruction. Boy, it was difficult to write at first! However, I was determined to complete the writing anyway and submit it after several revisions and making the walker bag (and taking pictures to illustrate the steps) based on the instructions I wrote.
When the results were announced, my instructions on how to make the walker bag were selected as one of the runner-ups! I was ecstatic!
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