Be Yourself In Writing and In Life

I really really like this hub Bill. There are times when I wonder if my how to/craft hubs are up to snuff or even worth writing. I have no aspirations to be a grand author of prose or poetry, I just like writing about the things I do at home. This article reaffirmed that for me. Thanks and hope you had a nice weekend.

Good evening Bill , marvelous person, and tremendous friend and extraordinary writer . You cleaverly ( positive) detects all my flaws, listing them in an essay - rightly so - helping me continually be myself in life and in writing. ( Trying my best the second one.)

What made me laughing is how after hamering points seems to me also the person too, you calmly sends ( me ) to the nearest mirror and have me to look into it. Right now I'm fighting what I see . That one after being absent from writing for looong time, wants to continue in other physically more demanding activities. It's a struggle now... My body gets tired and then we both need to take rest. And you've pointed to it in your answer, that my need is to toss in some love and compassion. Ouch, and I like it, need to deal with it withou looking into past conflicts only because it became my weakness not just " love" everything and everybody to gain a pretense favor or being compassionate where didn't applied . ( Coud be other , yet undiscovered part of me? H'm .)

Perhaps after needed rest the second look into mirror will reflect a miracle.

Thank you for being great encourager every time.

Voting up, awesome and useful.

Have a blessed and prosperous week.

I AGREE Billybuc!! Be an original in everything you do!! Depending on another person's opinion to decide anything is such a waste of time. Great hub!

This article is great. I think so many people just want to "fit in" and be like everyone else, rather than embracing what makes them unique. What people don't realize is that it is their unique qualities that makes them valuable. When it comes to writing, so many people leave their passion out just to create an article that will sell, but it is the passion, and the unique (not always by the book) articles that are always the most interesting. Thanks for sharing such wise words!

Hi Bill,

Yep late again to this party of uniqueness! Full marks on this advice my wise friend, we should all be embracing our own style and unique gifts. Not worrying if it is right, but showing our own personality through our words. Interestingly, I have always been one to rebel and create my own path, do things my way. When it comes to my writing I try and do the same but sometimes I don't know if it shines through enough!

Loved this my friend , greetings from the hills and will be over at the rest of the gems I have slacked on!!

Have a good one!

OH......"HANDS FULL" IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. But so is "stubborn, determined old lady.'

Excellent advice Bill. I am always me. I don´t even like to wear clothes which look like the others have them too, how much more in copying a writing style. I might be sometimes boring, but it´s me and the way I write. Thanks for this encouraging hub. Have a fine day!

Excellent suggestions, Bill - as always! And the video of Sammy Davis singing, "I Gotta Be Me," sums it all up completely.

What a great talent Sammy was: besides his compelling singing voice, he could dance, play several instruments and impersonate other stars.

As with pretty much all of your hubs, bill, I need to thank you, first of all. TY for saying what's in my heart and on my mind.....and putting it out there, so, SO much better than I ever could.

Being MYSELF is a BIGGIE for me.....in my writing, as well as every other thing I do, say, share, think and dream. So much so, I'm often out-dated, bringing up the rear, causing a ruckus, asking too many questions...you get my drift. I always have ONE comment/response: "Hey, this is WHO I am." I'd have no clue how to be anyone else!!...........UP+++ shared, pinned, tweeted

Writing with your heart will net you some great things. Believe me, I know. I could take you decades like it has me, but when you find that little inside wall, it is the same for all of them. See you on the stairway to success...

Excellent advice to all. I write what pleases me. Of course, in my case that changes from time to time. I have many interests, and I love having the freedom to write on a variety of topics. Awesome hub.

Another first class helpful and informative hub Bill. I look forward to your hubs, always free advice, always the truth.

voted up and all.

Graham.

"Be yourself." Now those are words to live by.

Truer words were never written. If i can't write from my heart, i can't write, simple as that. Thank you...

Bill,

How I needed to hear this because I do and have marched to my own tune which I follow wherever it leads me regardless of whether I followed just the "right" meter, used the "right" syllables or maintained the "right" flow. Thank you for this excellent piece of writing. V+

Kim

Wonderful Billy and I can relate to this one as always. It is so important to be ourselves. I am sorry for neglecting you this past week or so. I've been so busy; life does strangely at time s has a habit of getting in the way. Take care and have a wonderful day my friend.

Eddy.

Thank you for this. I have little choice in this character. But I understand the masons are keeping the other Martin alive.

I often use the word "inspiring" when I comment on your hubs, Bill, but this is yet another one that falls into that category! Thank you.

“Gotta have the big screen television, and let’s trade up on that luxury car, and why settle for 4,000 square feet of living space when 7,000 is a stronger statement, and if it’s good enough for the Jones family then it’s good enough for us and for the love of God, STOP!”

When I see all of this excess to “keep up with the Joneses (sp?),” all I can think of is to ask, “Why? What’s the point? What for?” It won’t bring joy and purpose into your life.

I do love your hubs, Billy. Thank you for being here, and for being you.

It is of course vital that any writer be themselves and approach their writing from their own unique perspective if they are to be successful. Sadly, when writing is your full time job (guilty!) it is not always possible to retain one's principals and earn a living, even though it is of course always desirable. You make many very good points and I enjoyed noting them - thank you for the read! :)

Hi Billy, I never thought of it like that! Wow! yes we do try to emulate other people and thats where we go wrong, I know that when I write from just my own thoughts it flows so much better than trying to box it in as you said, wise words as always, nell

I like the illustration in supply and demand. I can affect the volume of demand for me, if I continually present the best of me. Both Sheila and you make great sense about our uniqueness. Thank you.

Bill- This was well said and that point came across. I love that you used Sheila's example. I became friends with Sheila a few years ago when we both first started writing and although we never met, she's been an awesome and inspirational friend and writer.

Your hub is dead on accurate. If we try to be or write or act like someone else, we won't recognize ourselves at the end of the day. Thank you for sharing these motivational words.

They'll be no writing for me today but I plan to be back in full force tomorrow!

Liz

Good, bad, or indifferent I don't know why I write. I know I've always had to though.

I think you'd look cute as a redhead. Forget the nose job, though.

There is no point trying to be someone else, we can only ever be a poor imitation. But what we can become is the best damn version of ourselves we can be. Another inspirational write.

My best to you as always.

All quiet here. Darkness is falling earlier and the air is starting to chill. Roll on winter..... :)

Very true. Even when reading the different hubs on here, the written voices are very distinct and diverse.

Your own voice rings out clearly. Almost like a lighthouse in fog.......metaphorically speaking off course!

As you lighten the way, and make the path just a little bit easier.

Anna :)

Everyone wants to be the next incarnation of ____ (fill in the blank). "Me, too" thinking has led many a business into the nonprofit zone (not the charity kind). Sure, get inspiration from the best. But to always be adjusting to who or what is hot right now is exhausting.

Thanks for being one in 7 billion, billybuc!

This hub made me smile Bill. Thank you so much. A very inspiring point to start this week with. Hope you are well.

Have a blessed week my friend.

Sending you blessings and smiles :-)

Thanks for the words of encouragement Bill, for writing and life. I love the creativeness that writing affords, whether I'm writing something good, bad, somewhere along the way, it's not about the clicks to me, it's about the process of writing. Great hub!

Dear Bill,

This is so interesting, very enjoyable read and speaks of the truth in writing. Thank you, I know I am unique for I am a writer without a niche but I simply write because I love to write. I may not be in HP all the time but my passion remains the same and will continue to do so for as long as I breath...I will write straight from the heart of what I know and what I feel.

“If the urge to write should ever leave me, I want that day to be my last.”-Naguib Mahfouz

Love from the sky~

P.S. Pinning and sharing this.

I think most women have felt this way one time or another. And being yourself...Not always sure what that means. Sometimes we have to modify to fit in..I write like I talk..that is for sure. Anyway another good point or points you have brought up and a good way to start the week.

Bill!

Very insightful and inspiring. Yes you are right, the Stinking Thinking's got to go! You are awesome. Always enjoy your hubs. Such a treat to read the refreshing truth.

-Angela23

I loved the hub Bill, as always, chock full of information. I think everyone knows I try to stay true to myself in my writing:) lol. UT OOOOOoooo!

Laughs, You know me bill. Someone says "no", I say YES!

Anyway, another awesome article filled with truth and sent with Love.

Mark

You always give me food for thought, careful, I might have to go on a diet soon!

I write, first to please myself. My theory being, if it pleases me, then there is a good probability that someone else may enjoy my writing too. I like that I can earn a few pennies just for expressing myself. Thanks Billy, always a source of inspiration, you have a great week

Sally

hehe. This hub somehow reminds me of Katy Perry's song "Fireworks". And yes, no matter how hard we try to imitate others, the uniqueness in us will always stand out.

Bill, no truer words have been said. We all have our favorite authors. Why are they our favorites? Because of their writing styles and voices. You have to believe in yourself and just get out there! You don't know if you can swim until you test the waters.

When I was considering building a website, I procrastinated because I was insecure about testing the waters of technology. I was also grappling with finding my niche. One day I just grabbed myself up by the bootstraps and went for it. After all, there is very little in my life that I've failed at, if anything. Guess what? I overcame my doubts and let my strength work for me. As far as finding my niche, I just started spewing words and the niche revealed itself to me: motivational, inspirational and self-help. Who knows what else will come from this newbie blogger, but I've once again learned to trust myself and just let 'er rip!

Be yourself is a great part of ones life, in every way

Coach Pete Carroll had his Seattle Seahawks team practice all week long at 10 AM in order to acclimate the players to game time in North Carolina yesterday.

The unique strategy certainly helped. Coach and team are making a strong statement that they are committed to be the best team that the Seattle Seahawks can be.

In like fashion, what you're sharing with all of us today is very powerful. If we were to compare ourselves with the greats, the majority of us would be so paralyzed in our awe that we'd stop dead in our tracks. Those greats had predecessor greats that they admired and were just as awe-struck by...with a major difference...each decided to take his or her writing to a higher level by being the best writer he or she could be. Sounds simple, but the complexity is in the rationalizations that prevent one from taking that first step.

Encouragement never bit the hand that fed it. I thank you, my friend, for the generous invitations to supper at your table.

Aloha and mahalo!

~Joe

PS Bill, I will be in Orlando for the next few days. Will do my best to attend to your hubs, but if I go MIA again, just know that my family and I are fine and that I'll be in touch with you again upon my return. Thanks for everything, Bill!

I totally agree, I think even writers we absolutely love if we were honest there would be certain things we would change, because that is the we in us. I would hate to think I had to write like anyone else and not be me. Maybe we are just conceited bill, do you think? lol

Another winner, Bill.

I am really glad to hear you say those words. Every day, I read to become

a better writer. But, after I read, and set to work. My head goes down to

the key board, and I write that which is in my heart. Sometime it is just bursting to come out and jump onto the pages. Sometimes it needs a little coaxing. At some point in the future, I will go back and smooth the rough places out.

I really do appreciate every word of advice and information. But, first,

I must write what is in my heart.

Many thanks for all your efforts, Bill.

DJ.

OH MY!!! This is SO off the charts superb! I was SO amazed while reading this that I hit the print button in the middle. Did you know I have a 'Billy Buc' folder? With copies of MANY of your hubs in it that I take with me to Barnes & Noble to STUDY?

PLEASE keep pounding all this into your hub fans who adore and follow you! This is a terrific write for anyone who is discouraged about being an author.

I call it the "Billy Buc Hammer!" Don't ever stop hammering away at us...it is SO easy to get discouraged. Sometimes I wonder if you are bionic - your energy, compassion, genuine sincerity, and loyalty to doing what you love is phenomenal.

THANK YOU SO MUCH for being the role model you are to Sparklea.

I am still working on my book, and taking 3 non-credit courses at our community college(in October) led by a successful publisher who does not mince any words. She is a doozy. And just what I need.

You Light up the life of this hubber - always. LOVE your gorgeous nature photo and the caption under you...This is me not John Steinbeck.

God bless you real good, and Thanks again, Sparklea :)

Billy, yesterday as I lay in bed with a fever. I guess it's the back-to-school flu I caught from my children, I received a phone call. That phone call prompted me to force myself out of bed, almost falling over, and begin writing here which I didn't finish which I plan on finishing today. But in essence, the meaning is the same. Be true to yourself!

Amen!

Ok, seriously couldn't agree with you more and when I write I always try to share from the heart and get across who I am even if it may be a sponsored article, I still try to put my own touch on it. Thank you Bill for sharing this and here is to another wonderful week now!