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Journal Writing

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As a young girl my journal or diary was the place I could write down my deepest feelings. Now as an adult I still use it for that purpose. A journal is neutral. It is inanimate.A journal is not going to jump out of your hands and berate you for writing down what you think.

Use your journal to vent, rant and rage at the injustices in your life or the world. Write down your fears and concerns.  Write down the things that puzzle you. When a dear friend died I could write about how the loss was affecting me. It gave me the opportunity to vent the deep sorrow I felt.

Remember to also use your journal to brainstorm some solutions to problems, dream big dreams and express gratitude for the things you do have.

Writing Chameleon- Final note & a couple of resources

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Some advantages to article writing

  • Article writing is fun.
  • You can learn new things through researching a topic for an article.
  • The exposure through having your articles all over the Internet can’t be beat. I found myself quoted in a newspaper in Africa!  Global connection is not bad.

This series has only scratched the surface of what is possible with article writing. Remember you are writing for a wider audience, a publisher or to promote a product. While writing has many benefits for you your ability to be writing chameleon will get you far.

Here are a few sites to get you started.  Each site has guidelines and tips for you to use. Google article directories for more places suited to your writing style.

Ezine Articles–  A very popular site with a lots of help on creating the perfect article.

Go Articles Directory –  Another popular article directory

AffSphere –  Don’t be frightened by the long sales letter.  AffSphere is really good site to offer products via article promotion under pen names or your own.

Jeff Herring –  Jeff offers free templates for the beginning writer. He has some good information for the writer just starting out.

Remember to research the market for your niche, interest or talents.  Enjoy the process.  Any other questions?  Go to my ask page and submit your questions, thoughts and comments.