Writing changed my life, I was unobservant, and unaware and felt that writing was a cool way to pass time. Easy really, I just had to read and mimic. It wasn't hard... or so I thought.

I was once a person who wrote for "fun", the hardest part of this was that I couldn't see beyond what might get me a break. I was an amateur at this, writing. I wrote and thought that a first draft was great. I was dead wrong. Not only did it cost me: time and money, but it also cost a sense of enjoyment and relaxation.

I wasn't learning anything, and I didn't let myself, or wanted to allow myself. This really meant that I wrote, purely with the goal in mind that I was the next "big one" whomever that person might have been. I could do better. I knew I could.

I made the decision to change that when I received a comment on my blog, while it was to the point, the writer didn't have the courage to tell who they were, but they told me what I did wrong. This was my guiding light.  Of course this was one of the hardest ways to do this, but I took it as a challenge. I became a writer. The important idea was I was determined to be a writer.

I took my own advice, and began to write everyday. I would write in my blogs each morning and then at least 30 minutes per day on each of my Work In Progress. I had always said that "i would finish my book." After dedicating myself to this, I completed my non-fiction book, at more than 50,000 words,I am very proud of myself. I did check my ego at the back door, and am in the process of dismantling this work.

To suggest that I'll make a million dollars on this might sound ludicrous, but I still envision that one day. I know that I need the drive and the willingness to work and to attempt my best work. That takes time, and editing and good marketing skills all of which I am learning.

I love the ability to tell people my job is that of a writer, one that I can say is rewarding and fun.  some believe me and others do not, others will smile and say they will think about it.  I hope that they all find their true passion and what ever that might be write about it.

Still even with all that, I can say that as with the quote any writer needs talent, and that talent is developed by hard repetitive work. No, I don't simply type for 30 minutes anymore, I'm way beyond that. I do sit down everyday with my routine of blogging in the morning, followed by writing something to do with my work in progress fiction. In the evening I edit. This may not work for you but it works for me.

As writers we must write however well we can and keep our fingers typing away towards a goal. and as it is so aptly put in the quote, write from our soul. Writing changed my life for the better, I enjoy life more and am a more observant person who is more aware.

I doubt this would have come to pass if not for one comment. That is how writing changed my life.  i now consider myself to be a better writer one who is more aware.

Writing can change your life as well, and for the better with time and effort, you decide.  It might take a comment or compliment, or adverse reactions, but writing that comes from ones soul will be unleashed.  whether it is by blogging or by writing a novel, or by simply writing hubs you can make your own mark as a writer.

There is one prerequisite: A love of Writing and a thick skin.