Kats’ Korner: My New Adventures

I love to write. If I didn’t, this would not be the profession for me.

Newspaper writing is quite different from other types of writing, such as a book or an article in a magazine.

I have started a book. I don’t know if I will complete it, but I am trying my hand at it.

I don’t know why I started one. I had an idea one day and decided to put it into words.

I spend my spare time, which isn’t much, working on it. I reread what I have written and find myself making changes, either because I have different thoughts, or I don’t care for the wording.

To say it is a challenge is an understatement! I don’t let that stop me. Instead, it inspires me.

Another dream of mine has come to fruition.

I have always wanted to do freelance writing for a magazine.

The other day, the phone rang and, boom, I have been given the chance to do so!

When I hung up, I was so excited and very, VERY nervous.

This type of writing is nothing like newspaper writing. It is a much more in-depth type of writing and more on a subject instead of a “what’s happened” story.

I have spoken quite a bit to the owner of the magazine. Together, we have formulated an idea for my first story, which I will begin working on next week.

My mind is swirling with ideas, such as how to begin the story. The beginning is the most important part in my eyes. Capturing the reader’s attention and maintaining it throughout the story is crucial.

I am making myself more nervous just describing it!

I will disclose the name of the magazine as things progress.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that I can do this, not just once, but many times. There is a story everywhere you look. It is just waiting to be told!

If anyone has ideas to share with me, feel free to do so! I want to hear from you!

A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.

Colin Powell