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Atillery

Hmmm...let's see. I am me. No more, no less, though I am striving to improve upon things that could be better. I am a Christian. I am a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a friend, a confidant. I am single. I am woman (hear me roar!) A hot one, at that! I am a writer. I am music-lover. I am on a quest...

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Monday Afternoon Inspiration: And It Is So...

Hey Skirts!

I know it’s been awhile, but it’s been extremely busy for, and then I do believe in “Me Time.” You should, too! I just realized that in introducing myself, I didn’t tell you some of the important stuff. Specifically, what this woman wants to do in her life!

I’d like to become a great writer and be published in more magazines.

If you were expecting something slightly more spectacular...um, sorry! But that’s my dream and I’m sticking to it.

I need a plan. A plan to make some of these dreams of mine come true. God has opened so many doors for me regarding this writing thing in such short time. Look at me on Skirt!!! I'm learning to operate on the mantra "Just do it! What have I got to lose??" Yes, I am the queen of "what if" and "how will I know...?", but sometimes you just have to do it to get your dreams out. Whether it's taking a part-time job, providing a service for free, being persistent (email-stalking) and asking questions and asking for HELP, you've got to do it. Simple as that.

I've been thinking, it's about time I join the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) again. Duh, right? Even though I've made connections on my own, it helps to have an accredited association on the resume.

I need a mentor...hence my needed affiliation with NABJ. I need someone to guide me in the right direction in this thing. I've been doing things blindly. I don't have all (or even some of) the answers, clearly, or I would already be where I want to be.

Next question: Where do I want to be? Do I want to work full-time at a magazine or just freelance? But I do know that I have to start with freelancing to get my pinky toe in the door.

I need to take a writing class ASAP.  I need pigeonhole my niche, per se...I believe in improvement.

I believe that if one believes, has faith and does the work that is required to move to another level in life (whatever it is), it will be. So I say:

I (and you) will see my name in the byline of a major print and online magazine.

I will write and publish entertaining and thought-provoking stories and articles for the world to read.

I will fulfill all of my dreams, goals and aspirations.

I will have the life that God has for me and only me.