Writing for Freedom

I am thinking of the 4th of July tomorrow and of all the freedoms I enjoy living in the United States of America.

Freedom of the press is really a big deal.

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Our freedoms may be lightly passed over (things usually are that we take for granted) and then one day our grand-daughter points at the American flag, and she keeps pointing all the way down the street as we pass by the large flags hanging at various businesses.

When I began my new business three years ago now, I was petrified. But today, clients are coming in and I am free to teach them in my home. I am free to publish my own books. I am free to publish the books of others.

I own my own home.

I own my own car.

I am free to come and go as I choose.

I might occasionally take my freedoms for granted, but I do appreciate all they have given me. I appreciate the men and women who have fought for our country. I appreciate those who have died for it. Wars happen and they will continue to happen to protect the freedoms that I cherish.

Writing for freedom. Have you ever considered the books you write a part of that freedom? What would it be like to be hindered from writing how and what you felt?

More Questions and Your Comfort Zone

Yes, I am hungry for answers!

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Please respond to my blog from January 1st. I would really like to know what you think about writing; what topics you'd like to hear about, the struggles you have, the joys you feel when it comes to writing. Would you like to receive more writing prompts? Would you like to know about the latest books on writing that can help you with your craft?

I was online a few days ago and came across these questions from Corey Jenkins in his video presentation, "Freedom is beyond your Comfort Zone." Here they are:

What moves you?

What do you ache for?

What authentically inspires you?

What have you heard or read that felt like it was your voice inside?

I love these questions because they take you beyond the typical answers. They allow you to travel deeper inside and to pull out what really matters.

What really matters to you when it comes to writing? I would love to hear!


Kathryn