My New Year's Resolution is to Impact People's Lives and Hearts with My Writing

Writing has been a dream of mine since childhood. Life got in the way so the dream sat on a shelf for many years. Even though I have written for my website the past few years, it was not enough. I found AC Content while surfing in 2008 but I only wrote for them occasionally. It was not one of my priorities. I have just recently realized how important my writing is to me and am willing to give my dreams wings. I began writing more articles. Then I was accepted in November by AC Content to become one of the featured writers in the health and wellness category. That really opened my eyes to what was really possible writing for AC Content. I realized that if I could be accepted as a featured writer, I could achieve more of my writing dreams. I realized how many more people I could reach with my writing than by individual counseling. I also realized that I wanted to write on other subjects that are heavy on my heart as well. So how am I going to get more articles published and reach more people in 2010?

1. I am going to fully use the outstanding resources found here in the AC forums and help sections. There are articles and forums that address headline, content, and search word topics. In the forums, you can talk to writers who have more experience and have been writing for years. There are great resources on the AC website to help you be successful, but you have to utilize it. You also have to use the information with an open mind so that your writing improves.

2. Writing and writing from the heart will now be given priority in my life. Writing comes after my husband and children, but now is considered part of my weekly work. It is not considered a hobby anymore but part of my life work. It does not matter at this point that I am not earning big bucks, because if you do something you love, the money will follow. I am having an impact on people who read my articles and that is the most important factor. As with anything in life that is important, you must give it mental intent and action. If you don't give your dream real intent, you will let life get in the way. You must make it an important part of your daily life. We as humans, make room in our life for what we consider is important. Think about that statement.

3. I now set goals each week for my writing. I used to write when I felt like it and when my other chores were done. Using this attitude, not much writing got published. Now writing these articles is put into my weekly planner. If I am busy all day, I write late at night when it is quiet. I ask my husband to help me with household chores, so I can have more time to write. Make your goals for the week reasonable. If you work heavy hours, then perhaps writing one article a week is a reasonable writing plan. When you have more time, write more articles.

4. Every time I have an idea for an article, I now write it down. Yahoo headlines, the local paper and conversations with people all become article ideas for now or later. I keep a small notebook in the car, in my purse, and at home to jot down ideas. I then have to check AC Content to see if the article idea is already saturated and if so how can I give it a new and different slant.

5. Write, Write, Write and Keep writing. Writing everyday or every week is a discipline. It is very difficult to get it done at times so you have to continually work at it. You must view it as a discipline, or you will not get many articles published. It must become a part of your important daily activities. You must do it without excuses. If you don't write daily or weekly, you won't publish, and your writing dreams will not become reality. To achieve your writing goals, you must keep your eyes and mind focused on your dream. Then you must give that dream action every day. It is publishing one article, then on to the next one until you get to your goal. With each article you write and publish, it becomes easier and more fulfilling.

Put heart into your writing and strive to give it all you have. I know if I do that, I will reach my goal in 2010 to use my writing to inspire and make a difference in the lives of those that read my articles.