I Am Writer, Hear Me Roar!

Written by Michele T on January 12, 2008 – 5:19 am -

Wednesday, when I stopped by Katharine Swan’s blog and saw her post: An unscheduled day off, it definitely caught my interest. As I was reading, I was making plans for my own. By the time I read her advice:

I highly recommend the experience to any of my over-worked, over-stressed fellow freelancers!

I was hooked on the idea. So, Thursday morning came and I didn’t even turn my computer on. That’s right! No cyber surfing, no adventures along the cyber highway, no blog posts or commenting – nada! It was NICE! And… the world didn’t end just because I wasn’t online for one day.

Like Katharine, I watched a couple of movies and just relaxed and enjoyed the day – thanks, Katharine for the gentle shove. :-)

I was pleasantly surprised to come back to cyber land and find that Katharine had tagged me for the Roaring writers meme. She also passed the following awesome award to me! Who’d ever guess I’d be rewarded for being lazy?!

But there’s a little catch… I have to share three writing tips with my readers and tag five of you as well. Hmmm…

First, the tips. Supposedly, the Roar for Powerful Words Award page wants me to list “three things [I] believe are necessary to make writing good and powerful.”

And they are:

1. Write from your heart. Sometimes it’s hard and feels strange, but if you open your heart and let your readers take a peek inside, chances are they’ll be back for more – loyal readership is a goal, isn’t it? And what better way to use your writing talent than to touch the hearts of your readers?

2. Step away, clear your head, and rest your body. Like Katharine reminded me of in her post, it’s nice to just let your mind and body relax. You need to do something different sometimes. Many times you’ll find inspiration is abundant when you stop trying so hard and just take it easy, let it come naturally.

3. Stir your passion. Keep the passion alive and growing that you have for writing. Steps one and two will help you do that. Don’t let writing become a negative aspect of your life. Keep it fun. Read, study, take breaks when you can, get up and walk around and stretch for a few minutes. Sit back down at your computer with a fresh eye and a new approach to things. It’s an honor to be able to follow your heart’s desire and write. Remember?

Wanna roar with me?

And the award goes to… the following five talented people:

1. Grandy, at Functional Schmunctional, who I’m so proud of for deciding to use her colorful talent with words and join the freelancing world.

2. Erika Geiss, at Musings from the Mitten, who is an amazing writer, editor and somehow manages to be a wife, mother, and who has just successfully launched theWAHMmagazine.

3. Becca, at Becca’s Byline, for all the inspiration she brings through her touching posts and fiction. Her writing is elegant and delicate like lace, yet strong and powerful like a roar!

4. April Aragam, who is already selling her words right and left – and we’re only 12 days into this new year!

5. Misti Sandefur, at Life of a Writer, who is a freelance writer, novelist, blogger, and an inspiration to anyone struggling to be a mom, wife, and squeeze in the many duties of the writer’s life.

Roar on, while writing the cyber highway!

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    28 Comments to “I Am Writer, Hear Me Roar!”

    1. Grandy Says:
      January 12th, 2008 at 6:23 am

      Holy Moly, Michele!! Thanks so much for the tag, and the award. Not sure what I will have to offer, but will definitely accept it with honor and give it some thought…after a good nite’s sleep.

      YOU ROCK!!

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    2. wordsmith Says:
      January 12th, 2008 at 6:54 am

      So after one last quick check of e-mail before heading off to bed, there was a new comment. I always love your comments, Michele, so I hopped right to my blog (it’s just not the same reading comments in e-mail). Thank you so much for the tag and the award, and I too, like grandy, accept it with honor and will share my insights after a good night’s sleep. (And maybe the toddler will even cooperate!) And thanks for the magazine plug too!

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    3. Melissa Says:
      January 12th, 2008 at 8:20 am

      I really like your three tips, and I think sometimes these go unmentioned in many learning situations. It’s so important for writing to have soul, a life of its own. Thanks Michele!

      Melissa Donovan
      Writing Forward

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    4. Opal Tribble - Addicted To Writing Says:
      January 12th, 2008 at 1:54 pm

      I really enjoy your tips. They are extremely important.

      I’m finally starting to write for passion. I would like to think Addicted to Writing has helped.

      I now have more people to visit. Thanks for including the links and congrats to those who won the award. :-)

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    5. Becca Says:
      January 12th, 2008 at 6:49 pm

      Thank you! Michele :)

      Your writing tips were right on the money (as always), and I’ll have to think hard to come up with anything to top them.

      I agree about taking some time off to relax and recharge the batteries. It’s important no matter what your profession, and no matter how much you love it.

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    6. michele tune Says:
      January 12th, 2008 at 7:14 pm

      Hey there, Grandy!

      I’m glad you are happy with your award. :-) You are soooooo creative, I know you’ll have something amazing to share!

      I hope you got a great night’s sleep and enjoy a wonderful weekend with your family – you deserve it!

      Smiles,
      Michele

      Rock? Hmmm… I don’t know about that one! :-)

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    7. michele tune Says:
      January 12th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

      Hi wordsmith,

      Well, I’m glad you checked your email one last time!

      Aw, I always love your comments too!

      I know what you mean about reading comments. It just isn’t quite the same viewing them in an email.

      You are most welcome for the award and tag. I felt that you and the other four recipients really deserved this award. There are so many others I’d love to have given it to, but had to choose five.

      Like Grandy, I hope you got a good night’s sleep as well – and that your toddler will cooperate! :-)

      I knew you’d appreciate the plug, but you are most welcome!

      Smiles,
      Michele

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    8. michele tune Says:
      January 12th, 2008 at 7:23 pm

      Hi Melissa,

      I’m glad you enjoyed my tips. I know that grammar and punctuation are so important, but writing from the heart is just as – if not more – important, I think.

      It’s so important for writing to have soul, a life of its own.

      I like you you put it. That’s a nice way to say it!

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Smiles,
      Michele

      P.S. I thought about tagging you and passing this award on to you but for some reason I thought I had read somewhere that you’d already been tagged. Hmmm… maybe I was mistaken? If I was, feel free to nab this award and participate. :-) Let me know and I’ll add you as a bonus recipient!

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    9. michele tune Says:
      January 12th, 2008 at 7:29 pm

      Hi Opal,

      I’m glad you liked my tips. I feel writing from your heart is so very important. I’ve stressed that several times in different blog posts.

      Yes, I think you’ll find your writing blog to be most helpful. I have grown and learned so much since I started this blog a few, short months ago. Before that, I had never blogged in my life!

      I think you’ll love the blogs listed here, Opal. Each one is unique and special and offer so very much to their readers!

      You’ve won the award too, although you may not be aware.

      Amy Derby, at Write-from-Home blog passed it on to you and tagged you. Read more here:

      Writing Meme: Roar for Powerful Words

      Enjoy!

      Smiles,
      Michele

      P.S. I’ll definitely be over to read your meme post. :-)

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    10. michele tune Says:
      January 12th, 2008 at 7:33 pm

      You are most welcome, Becca!

      Your writing is so fresh and soft and elegant and wise. I could read your writing for eons! I really don’t think you realize how very powerful your words are!

      You’ll have such wise tips to share, Becca, I’m confidant. :-)

      Thanks for your very sweet compliment about my tips though! I appreciate it.

      Recharging is necessary and it makes our writing so much better, I think.

      Can’t wait to read your meme, but just take your time and enjoy this weekend – in your jammies! Lol!

      Smiles,
      Michele

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    11. Rebecca Laffar-Smith Says:
      January 13th, 2008 at 12:12 am

      Congratulations on your Roar Award!

      I’m so glad you were able to rest and relax with a REAL day off. :-) I don’t remember having one of those in a long time. I have a day off from time to time but not one where I don’t get online at all.

      I don’t know if I could function without at least checking my email. Thankfully, I love what I do so I don’t feel like I’m working too hard. There are times of rest in every day.

      Visiting your blog, for example, is always a wonderful holiday. :-)

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    12. michele tune Says:
      January 13th, 2008 at 12:20 am

      Thanks, Rebecca!

      It was soooooooo nice to just not even turn the computer on. I thought I’d fall on the floor and go into spasms from internet withdrawal, but I didn’t – and my eyes, mind, and body got such a rest! It was well worth it, and now I feel so much more refreshed and inspired. :-)

      I love writing and blogging too, but sometimes it is exhausting and our head just needs a break from thinking…

      Visiting your blog, for example, is always a wonderful holiday.

      Aaawwww, how sweet of you to say, Rebecca! Thanks! :-)

      I saw that you received this award as well. Congrats to you too! You deserved it – and then some!

      Smiles,
      Michele

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    13. Renie Burghardt Says:
      January 13th, 2008 at 1:09 am

      Hi Michele,

      Congratulations on the Roar Award. And what great tips. Roar on! Roar on! as you wite the Cyber Highway! :-)

      Hugs,

      Renie

      PS. I’m tired from beeing out all day, and will be out all day tomorrow. So this old writer is heading for bed, soon!

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    14. michele tune Says:
      January 13th, 2008 at 1:40 am

      Hi Renie,

      Thanks for the congrats and the compliments of my tips. :-)

      Well, get some rest you active writer, you! Take care and enjoy the rest of your busy weekend!

      Old? Ha! You’re not old! Age is just a number. You’re a young chickadee!

      Smiles,
      Michele

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    15. Mary Says:
      January 13th, 2008 at 2:59 am

      Michele,

      What a wonderful post. I certainly missed my computer and my blogging friends while I was away, but sometimes a break is good for us. I’m glad you enjoyed your day off.

      You are certainly deserving of the award. Congratulations.

      Take care. I’ll drop in again soon.

      Blessings,
      Mary

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    16. michele tune Says:
      January 13th, 2008 at 3:51 am

      Thank you, Mary!

      I’m sure you missed your computer and blogging, but I hope the scenery and activities (not to mention spending time with your family!) made up for it. :-)

      Yes, sometimes a break is good for us!

      Thanks again for your sweet words. Your comments are always so nice!

      Smiles,
      Michele

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    17. Joanna Says:
      January 13th, 2008 at 11:03 am

      Congratulations Michele, although I already knew that you write from the heart :-) I hear it in everything you write, comments too

      Smiling

      Joanna

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    18. Michele L. Tune - Writing the Cyber Highway Says:
      January 13th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you, Joanna!

      I’m glad you can see and feel my heart by reading my words. That’s important to me and something I strive for.

      I do try to answer comments with genuine interest and care, from the heart. :-)

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Smiles,
      Michele

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    19. Opal Tribble - Addicted To Writing Says:
      January 13th, 2008 at 5:40 pm

      Michele,
      Thanks for letting me know. I’ll go over to Amy’s website. I tagged you for a meme. I would love to read your thoughts. :-)

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    20. michele tune Says:
      January 13th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

      You are most welcome, Opal! I didn’t think you knew.

      Thanks for tagging me. I’m on my way over to find out what you’re up to! :-)

      Smiles,
      Michele

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    21. Tina Coruth Says:
      January 14th, 2008 at 3:52 am

      Michele,

      Congratulations on taking a day off to relax! What a wonderful surprise to come back and find the award. Congratulations, again!!

      I enjoyed reading your tips. Very good advice in each one. Thank you. :-)

      Smiling right back at you,
      Tina

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    22. michele tune Says:
      January 14th, 2008 at 5:40 am

      Hi Tina,

      I’ve been missing you! Hope you’ve been feeling well, and that life has been treating you kind. :-)

      Thanks for your sweet words! Yes, it was a nice surprise to come back to an award.

      I’m so happy you liked my tips and thought I gave good advice. And… you are most welcome!

      Keep smiling, and stop by again soon!

      Smiles,
      Michele

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    23. Katharine Swan Says:
      January 14th, 2008 at 9:13 pm

      Hi, Michele! I did read this the other day, when you first linked to it from my blog — I just forgot to comment here as well as on my blog. ;o)

      I’m glad you enjoyed your day off! I’m going to have to do that again once I’ve gotten through this crazy week. I’m sure I’ll be ready for another break after I work double-time all week.

      Your tips are great, too. I’m so glad I tagged you! :o )

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    24. michele tune Says:
      January 15th, 2008 at 1:14 am

      Hi Katharine,

      Hope you enjoyed your consolation prize!

      Yes, you’ll definitely have to take another day off soon. :-)

      I’m glad you liked my tips. Thanks for tagging me!

      Smiles,
      Michele

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    25. Grandy Says:
      January 24th, 2008 at 4:28 am

      Michele~ I have finally done my deed on this. Sorry it took so long, but I was truly humbled by your consideration.

      Thank you!!

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    26. Michele L. Tune Says:
      January 24th, 2008 at 6:11 am

      Ha! We must have crossed cyber paths. :-) I was just over at your blog and left a comment. You did a fantabulous job on the meme!

      Smiles,
      Michele

      Congrats, you writer, you!

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    27. Mike Golch Says:
      January 31st, 2008 at 3:11 am

      great writing! Just stopped by to see what I could see.Ha Ha

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    28. Michele Says:
      February 2nd, 2008 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks, Mike!

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