Hello Anna,

Once again, you have voiced my concerns and feelings about this topic. I too share the dream of becoming a “published” author and helping my family financially through it. But sometimes I think my writing is too delicate to be harnessed with those kind of demands — and also I wonder if it would rob me of this passion, like you said. For now, I’ll just stay passionate and write about whatever God moves my heart to write.

Thanks for your blog! It is one of my favorites, hands down.

Thanks for the advice

I used to dream of writing and becoming a published author.

When I was in High School, I showed some of my writings to a person I looked up to and my dream was shattered. He said that he hoped I would NOT pursue this avenue because not a lot of money is to be had in this career. He would rather that I pursue something that had a guaranteed income. So, I was set adrift. I didn’t know what I wanted to be in life.

I do want to let you know that this post touched a chord within me. It’s not so much about writing or making money. But, doing something that makes me happy and content.

What’s ironic is that while I was out and about earlier, I made the decision to return to my crafting for personal pleasure. I missed it. And, it may go further than just something for pleasure someday. Who knows! I’m trusting God to lead me.

I also enjoyed blogging so much. I will continue to do that even though I don’t have many followers. However, that doesn’t really matter to me. It’s been a creative outlet and that makes my heart happy and content. So, I don’t think blogging will end for me anytime soon.

I do think you have talent – you’re a wordsmith. Much better than I. But then, I haven’t really written except for my own self (in a journal). And, I haven’t really written anything except for some poetry here and there and an essay for my Dad’s funeral. It’s been a very long time and I’m out of practice. I’m not sure if it’s worth pursuing.

But you, you’re young. I’d say go for it. Continue to write and share what you please with the world. Don’t be like me. Don’t give up your dreams. I believe God gives us our dreams and our passions for a reason. And, I believe that God will open up the door and lead you down that path (a writer) if that is where He wants you to go.

{Well, that turned into a lengthy comment. I better hit “submit” before I change my mind.}

I’ve thought about doing the niche blog thing too, but I’m like you, i’m afraid it would be too hard to be put in a box like that. Plus I sometimes have trouble coming up with posts as it is, when my topics don’t necessarily have a range . . .