Thanks for buying Fire Up the Muse — I hope it keeps you motivated and inspired to blog and write!

Your blog sounds so interesting, and I look forward to seeing it grow and blossom

Laurie

So many people have asked me start a blog so others can get simplified inforamtion about how to grow organic foods and other products. I love talking about organic agriculture and sustainable ways to live without spending alot of money. Now, I am ready to blog about it! I just bought your e-book and I carry it with me everywhere. The book is a great help for a novice writer/blogger like me!! Currently, I am a Farm Manager for major university organic farm and I love it. “But”, I am at the point of my life where I don’t need or want “a boss”. I will “never” leave agriculture because I truly love the land and nature, but my income from now on will have to be on my terms.

Thanks so much for your adventurous spirit to help others along their writing journey. You’re definitely a big help and information source. I’m excited about the new changes in my life, especially my blogging and writing journey.

Excuse me for writing such a long comment.

Nonyameko
Root Wombmyn Organics (Founder/creator)

Thanks for your comment! It’s nice to hear I’m not alone….and I hope this post helps you when you need a boost of confidence!

Yes, helping people is definitely one of the joys of writing, and it’s so nice to hear you weigh in. I hope to hear from you again soon.

All good things,
Laurie

I like the idea of tracking your progress, such as with Google Analytics if you’re a blogger or detailed spreadsheets if you’re a freelance writer (or novelist hoping to land an agent or publishing contract!).

And, pursuing what you’re passionate about makes all the difference in the world. To be more confident as writers, we need to stay focused on what we love.

I love writing, and I love blogging. What do you love?

I also enjoyed points #3 and #4 – do what works; don’t do what doesn’t work. Now, to REMEMBER that daily!

Point #5 probably means the most to me. A life without passion will never be satisfied. Finding my passion and pursuing that passion will be the key that leads to a life of peace, joy and prosperity.

In particular, your tip #3 is important and I wanted to offer a bit more advice to help writers find out exactly what works. Be sure that as you work, you are using some sort of analytics to keep track of what you’re doing. This could mean something as in-depth as Google analytics or something as simple as creating a trackable URL with Bit.ly. Regardless, it is hard to know exactly what works when you’re hot tracking your progress. Also use tools such as polls and reader comments to get a better idea of what inspires your audience to interact more with your writing.

Also tip #2 is of vital importance, particularly when it comes to what others around you might think of your career choice. In order to be a successful writer, it is important to be comfortable with your choice to be such so that the opinions of others won’t get you down. Planning is key. You are much less likely to judge yourself (or others to judge you harshly) when you know your situation, the potential risks and have a plan of action to make it work. There is nothing wayward about a writing career. It may not be a traditional path, but who says tradition should rule every part of one’s life? Just be sure you take the time to plan and learn what you can when you can so that you give yourself the best chance for succeeding.

Tammi, I totally agree with you. If a writer or freelancer isn’t fully committed, then she may not focus in the same way…and thus may not be able to support herself financially (or emotionally).

And Deborah, thanks for your comment and fantastic quotation!

Laurie