“Have faith in yourself. You are a good writer” – a poet and an artist friend of mine said this to me. Faith? I have. Me, a good writer? This is yet to sink in. But, thanks for the vote of confidence friend.
When I started off as a blog writer a few months back, I suffered from a block after writing a couple of them. The first blog was ‘ok’ to read and the second one was like a high school essay!! Will I be able to write at all? This was my question to myself. Then, I saw the first ‘follower’ of my blog (yes, someone out there was encouraging me.) I waltzed and did cartwheels all over my living room. Seriously, I cannot do both. I was so giddy with happiness that I was knocking things all over the place. J
Yesterday I submitted 2 paragraphs of my part of the story for BlogNostics –’30 day compilation’ and it was published today. After a few hours, Jessica Brant, one of the admins of BN messaged me –“Just wanted to let you know that your part of the story has received over 245 StumbleUpon Views…..Way to go Diva……….I am proud of you, you should be walking on air.” Believe me, I am walking on air. Thanks for the opportunity the various blog groups and sites are providing for writers like us.
A friend once said to me –“If I have to put it in your blogging language it is time to leave the nest and adorn your new literary wings and fly into the new horizon. I would not say all the best because I am sure you will do very well.’ How I value these words!!
Last few days have been amazing. There are more than 50 people following my blog. It is a bit overwhelming too….a huge responsibility. I was added to a couple of poetry groups on FB without being asked to, feels great to be accepted. I was also added to a ‘secret’ blog group and boy, do I feel honoured? Actually, I am humbled by this acceptance because I consider this group as an ‘elite’ group of bloggers. They are seasoned, have been here for a while and have hundreds of fan following. I am the baby of the group. It is like a one big family. Actually, I also feel like a character in one of the Dan Brown’s novel – A member of the secret and mysterious group. The only secret we share is our work and we also have fun.
So, guys this is an ample enough reason for me to feel giddy, heady, and tipsy and knock things all over my place again…..till the feeling lasts.
Thanks and hugs to all those who have been a part of this journey so far.
Congratulations Janaki, I read your story on Blognostics and loved it. You go ahead and do more cartwheels friend, keep walking on air and writing these beautiful posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sulekha...coming from you, feels great.
ReplyDeleteI was hooked at the title, walking on air. It sometimes feels like that and what we women do. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteSo Nice Brenda...thanks
ReplyDeleteHi, nice post again.. I should not call it a post.. 'cuz it feels like I am reading someone's personal diary.. (n I guess it can be a big compliment) it connects the reader.. really, a great read.. thanks for sharing.. I mostly visit your blog n return back smiling.. I am still learning how to write..
ReplyDelete"If you are baby at writing then I am just an embryo"
I am too naive to write. Learning from you how to write n grow. :) Keep posting it means a lot!!
Welcome and cheers
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keep writing...as always...XOXOXOXOXXO
ReplyDeleteJanu,
ReplyDeleteYou are a beautiful writer and I hope you never stop. Your contribution to 30 Days, 30 Writers, 1 Story was nothing short then amazing. We are honored you are gracing the pages of BlogNostics
If anyone would like to read Janu piece please stop by....
http://blognostics.net/2011/09/06/30-day-compilation-no-where-else/
xoxox
Jessica and Alex
How wonderful! I love the open and optimistic way you share, I also was hooked by your title because I think we can all relate to that buoyant feeling when things have surprised us in a positive way!
ReplyDeleteI am happy to get to know you and really look forward to reading more of your writing!
You deserve it Janaki. Way to go! Congratulations. Your blog and your writing deserves it. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Janaki! Sometimes, it's just a matter of finding our "voice", what we are best in writing about and persisting in the craft, watching it unfold and perfect itself before our eyes. Keep up the great writing, my dear!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
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ReplyDeleteShreya...Hugs.
ReplyDeleteBlognostics...thanks. Honored.
ReplyDeleteColleena, Martha, Sonia and Jan...thank you and hugs.
ReplyDeleteKeep walking on air, Janaki...There was never any doubt in my mind that you're a good writer. Your posts are always thoughtful and insightful, and most importantly from the heart...So keep flying...:)
ReplyDeleteJanu, as a newcomer to your site, I find your writing style refreshing. You should be very proud of yourself for your accomplishments. As a blogger, we work so hard to make sure that we provide a valuable content to our readers, and sometimes we have those difficult moments of not know what to say, or how to say it. Keep up the good work! Don't let yourself get overwhelmed. Remember to stop and smell the roses every once in awhile and your followers will be there!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Sounds like you are on your way :) Way to go!
ReplyDeleteMary thanks for your kind words. I will stop to smell the roses and also enjoy the view.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna.xoxo
ReplyDeleteIf you read my first blogs, you would never visit my blog!!
ReplyDeleteBut I guess I have improved over the years thanks to the support n encouragement from fellow bloggers and reading their as well…..we all evolve ha?
Some of your poems are really beautiful ….
This post is like a self assessment for everyone….