Recently, I decided to participate in the FWJ "Idol" Competition, which will provide the winner with the chance to write a bi-weekly column for Freelancewritinggigs.Com, a popular site for writers. Unfortunately, I did not make it to Round 2, but, time permitting, I am planning to keep up with the competition and post my entries here (assuming they will be relevant to the readers of this blog). The reason I entered was to challenge myself to write something of benefit to writers on a weekly basis, and I am still keen on doing that.
One thing that stood out to me while reading the entries in Round 1 (cover letters applying for the job of freelance blogger) was the fact that some applications were clearly more effective than others. My personal preference is for short and succinct, but long enough to provide all the required information. Some entries contained too much personal information and did not show what the applicant could do for the company. Overall, this was a good exercise and made me reflect on the best way to write a cover letter.
Showing posts with label reflections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reflections. Show all posts
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Sister's Space Blog Carnival - Writing Our Lives
If you are a Muslim woman, you might be tired of others writing about the lives of Muslim women with such authority. March is Women's History Month, and Um Zaid at the Sunni Sister Blog is hosting a Sister's Space Blog Carnival with the theme Writing Our Lives.
According to the site: "Your post can be about practicing the diyn, spiritual experiences, converting, race, marriage, motherhood, gender issues, non-Muslim society, Muslim society, people who are not Muslim and / or women acting as authoritative voices on our lives, etc. It can be a regular post, a poem, a short story, or anything else unusual. Only posts written by Muslim women are eligible."
Read more about the carnival here.
According to the site: "Your post can be about practicing the diyn, spiritual experiences, converting, race, marriage, motherhood, gender issues, non-Muslim society, Muslim society, people who are not Muslim and / or women acting as authoritative voices on our lives, etc. It can be a regular post, a poem, a short story, or anything else unusual. Only posts written by Muslim women are eligible."
Read more about the carnival here.
Monday, February 19, 2007
How to Become a Poet
I don't write poetry at all (wouldn't even know how to begin), but I can certainly relate to this article:
How to Become a Poet, A Personal View
It can really stifle your output and creativity when you let others dictate what "real" writing is, whether it is poetry or something else.
If this is a block you suffer from, it will take some courage to break through it. It can be hard living in the shadow of a teacher, your parents or other people who might not approve of or understand your writing. At some point, you just have to assert your "right" to write and express yourself.
Have you ever experienced that feeling of breaking free from what other people think about your writing? If so, let us know how you coped.
How to Become a Poet, A Personal View
It can really stifle your output and creativity when you let others dictate what "real" writing is, whether it is poetry or something else.
If this is a block you suffer from, it will take some courage to break through it. It can be hard living in the shadow of a teacher, your parents or other people who might not approve of or understand your writing. At some point, you just have to assert your "right" to write and express yourself.
Have you ever experienced that feeling of breaking free from what other people think about your writing? If so, let us know how you coped.
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