I'm a frustrated writer: Do I have the skill?

Philippines
July 20, 2010 8:32pm CST
Hi, Since I was young a dreamed of being a writer, my imagination takes me everywhere, During my grade school I am a member of our school organ and representative for literature, I wrote a lot, no definite time just if something comes to my mind I usually grab a pen then start writing. In my high school days I'm a member also of our school organ. I participated in about 15 Inter school competition, won 4 times, but I am still Unsure if I have the gift in it..Can you help me guys? I know there's a lot of writers here..you can view some of the poems i wrote at this site: riseofthesunset.weebly.com, then tell me your opinion. Thanks
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6 responses
• India
21 Jul 10
Hi, I think you better join a few sites that pay for submitting articles, stories etc. For example Trinod pays you a portion of the what it earns from the page where you publish your article. There are other sites too. You will find some in my profile. You may also check out the list of published articles there. You can even submit poems and stories in these sites. The encouragement that you think you are lacking right now can only be regained through extensive study. Download a few classic literatures from www.gutenburg.org and then start reading. Grow up a habit to gather information from all possible sources. Don't leave anything behind. Read everything that you come across and your motivation will be restored. Thanks. God bless you
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• India
21 Jul 10
Sorry for the wrong link. The actual link is http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page Its free
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
21 Jul 10
If you believe in it, you surely have it. Don't give up, push forward for more. Go for writing classes, read more books on writing and keep on pushing for more. Join writing sites, and maintain your blog. When the right time comes, you may try to write a book or something. All the best and good luck..
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• Philippines
21 Jul 10
Thanks to that buddy, that is also 1 reason why I joined Mylot, i know I'm gonna learn more. Hope that 1 day 1 see myself holding a book or something that I wrote and reading by someone and satisfied with it..
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
21 Jul 10
visit your local library and look for books on writing. dont give up, just keep writing!
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
21 Jul 10
If your dream is to be a writer, keep it in your heart. Don't give up on your writing dreams. At times writing can leave you feeling frustrated. That is no reason to discard it from your life. Hopes and dreams are what drives us. Keep yourself motivated. Even if you just write a little each day, it will helpt to keep the dream alive in you. Don't give up if it is what you really want! Good luck!
@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
21 Jul 10
Don't be frustrated. ^^ If you believe you can, then you can. Hey, I am a writer as well, though I am not a professional one. ^^ I just do it because I love it. I wish I could earn someday by writing. ^^ Because I really love to do so. ^^ Don't stop dreaming. You will never know what you will reach. ^^
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@ET28LV (1890)
• Latvia
21 Jul 10
Hello! If you really feel that in future you want to make your life with writing you need to pursue It. You sound like very interesting person and certainly you write a good poems, but you need to improve your skills. I recommended to you find some good sites where you can practice and post your articles. The most important thing is believe for It and all will happen. I hope you choose the right decision and be happy in future with your decision. Good luck, Take care, Have a nice day!