Quote to Share

A friend of mine recently placed a post-it note on my desk with this quote... it was very sweet and inspirational so I thought I would share:

"Fear is the only obstacle that gets in the way of doing what we love. People are scared to travel, to try new things, to follow their dreams. Fear holds us back from living the lives we were made to live." -Unknown

~* Writing Wishes *~

I just submitted my writing wish to a group of 5 god sisters! No really, I did! Every year, a group of women who call themselves Fairy Godsisters, Ink get together and offer a scholarship to one lucky writer. The award amount would be $1,500 and it is used to help that lucky winner travel to the Los Angeles Summer SCBWI Conference. I have not been able to attend any of the huge conferences yet but have always wanted to go. Needless to say when I discovered this lucky chance I was extremely excited!

The contest ended today and it required a 250-word essay about why I could benefit from attending the conference. It was sent via e-mail and I will know in exactly one month on May 15th if my wish is granted! *Keep your fingers crossed!*

Creatively yours,

Kat

For the Story...

Life is a novel laced with pure irony. Irony is what draws us into the story and what keeps us turning the page, usually writing as we go along. But we only get one draft, and a good book is never long enough. So don't hold back for fear of permanent mistakes. It's important to remember that even though you can't take back chapters already written, you can re-read them and learn from your experiences... absorb the knowledge so that when it comes time to write that next page, you won't make the same mistakes. Along with that, learn to realize how precious each page is and how important those words you sprawl across the page really are. Remember that the mistakes usually end with the best stories. And above all, live each day as if it were your last page... your final chapter and chance to share your story. Do it for the irony....the little moments; the tears you hold back, and the laughter you can't; for the likes that somewhere along the way transform into love. Do it for the adventure. Live your life; and above all do it for the story.