In The Wizard of Oz, everyone is looking for something (courage, home, heart, wisdom), and I’m no different. So, if I could, I’d ask the big guy to tell me what’s next in my future?
After a year of blogging, I’m contemplating a new plan. My initial goal was to start writing. I brought into the Nike campaign, “Just do it!” But going forward, I want more than this. As I look at other blogs, I’m impressed. I see many smart, well-organized sites full of glitz, glam, and magnetic products and services. I wonder, should I up my game?
A simple blog initially appealed to me because I enjoy writing, researching, and discussing Health & Wellness issues. I love a deep dive into WebMD and Mayo Clinic websites. I’m excited by online newspapers and magazines that motivate me to share. Finally, a captivating webinar, a keynote address, or a conversation with a friend or family member moves me to act.
What’s next for me? I will continue to focus on a broader picture of H&W. I can dive deeply into one subject or be light, casual, and hopefully informing and persuasive on another. Frankly, after writing for a living and offering “Just the facts, mam,” it’s nice to have fun with it as a hobby. One organization I enjoy inspires writers by its very name, “Shut Up and Write!” Just do it, with no excuses! Yes, I want to do so, but be smarter about the process.
I could confess to the wizard that I have a not-so-secret dream of writing a novel. Ideas and characters are percolating in my mind! But, as they age, I’m drawn to people managing transitions, families, relationships, and work. So now, I’m content with my keyboard and imagination, one blog at a time.
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