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Learning new language
Spring didn’t bring any change.
As dull clouds spilled ink
on the white face of the sky
so did your cheeks grow
more yellow creases
and lips were losing their smile.
Emptiness swallowed all the words:
our nameless turning heads,
evasion of eyesight collision
is the only language we know.
Maja S. Todorovic
Are you losing readership? Probably you are making one of these 3 mistakes
When I was younger, I didn’t like very much to read. I liked books and I liked to collect them, but because of the nature of my studies and later my work, I was already so much time “wrapped” in books (researching specialized information) that I didn’t find any interest in spending my free time reading, again. 🙂 So, poetry and prose were not much on my reading menu. But while reading, what I liked the most is that I can search for targeted information whenever I need it and access it any time.
Now, with time my needs and wants changed. I do enjoy reading more poetry and prose. I find it relaxing and comforting. It enhances my writing, my creativity, my way of thinking and self-confidence, my knowledge of languages…the benefits are numerous. I still do search for certain information, relating to skills and knowledge I’m interest in, but the existence of Internet in last 20 years has changed that for us in many ways.
So, one of the reasons to see a decline in your reading stats might be:
1.You don’t know who are you writing for.
You need to know your audience; what are their needs and wants, because it changes with time and evolves. As a writer you need to be able to sense their reading pulse and offer types of information that will attract and intrigue them. Writing also means fostering a community, sharing mutual insights and experiences. This is the first thing that needs to be cleared up, and it will undoubtedly improve your writing too.
2. You don’t recognize the purpose of your writing.
Here, I mean you do need to have clearly defined what kind of information you are offering; As I said, people do like targeted information, especially if you are a non-fiction writer. As a fiction writer do you have recognizable style, writing voice that your readers can relate to.
3. Your writing is more like ‘a stale pond’ instead of a ‘running river’.
What I mean is that do you offer fresh content on regular basis? Is your content related to contemporary topics and events that people are genuinely interested in?
Do you blindly follow one literary style or do you like to experiment? The point is even in the actual action of writing we do need to be somehow innovative and creative. You like haikus? Great! Next time try to write a longer story. Maybe you could share how actually you like writing short forms. Why? What is there that excites you? Believe it or not, your readers want to read that stuff as well. How do you create, what invigorates you. Share small pieces of you in new, affirmative ways and watch your audience grow.
Do you have any tips and tricks on attracting more readers? Please share in the comments below 🙂
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NaPoWriMo day 25: Midnight summer dream
He’s bent, carrying the heaviness of the sky,
the day drags, light lags behind
like cape rolls over dry land.
Air spreads the sweaty smell of fresh baked potato
from the neighboring house.
As the incoming night invokes long forgotten rattling
of the fishscales in his boy-pocket,
tonight, at 24:00 sharp, he will take the same position:
Guardian of the fairytale gate –
with bowed head, and faithless grin he is
ready to escape his own world in dim.
Maja S. Todorovic
4 ways to rekindle your love for writing
As everything goes in life, so the writing process can has its ups and downs. Motivation can come in cycles, and it can be hard to stay on track with writing. Hence, there are some tricks you can employ in order to have that persistent inspiration and willingness to record your thoughts and story.
1.Write, scribble, jot, journal..even when you don’t feel like doing it and what ever your write you think is just pure rubbish.
Taking action of actual writing can serve as a huge motivator and the more you immerse yourself in the process of writing, the more confidence you will regain. Especially after taking some break, writing can seem to us a bit rusty and uncompelling, but all you need is to practice. With practice you become better – as you become better, the more joy for writing you will feel.
2. Keep faith in the creative process.
Self-doubt and fear that we are not creative enough, good enough or original enough is a negative self-talk that only puts barriers between you and your writing. You are creative and your inner-self will find the best ways for expression: you need to trust the creative process, no matter the time, the tries and teared papers. That belief in the creative process is what fuels imagination and allows the path of self-expression to be found and enjoyed.
3. Be persistent every day; every day make time for your writing.
Don’t treat your writing like an occasional hobby that you do from time to time. Make it a habit. Make time every day to pursue your passion for writing. Once you taste that productive side of writing, that satisfaction will further give you strength to continue writing; to think more clearly; faster focus on what you want to say with your writing. You are really refining your writing craft this way.
4. When nothing works distance yourself.
If nothing form above works, don’t push yourself too much. Let it rest, leave it for a couple of days or for ever long you feel like. It will help you clear you mind and get in touch with your creative side. Read what you’ve written, think what would you like to change and how to continue.
This is something I do whenever I’m writing. I make initial draft, and the following days I continue – it’s a great way to regain perspective on your own thoughts and observe your writing more objectively.
Do you sometimes lose passion for writing? What’s your advice in regard to that?
Her even lines her steady temper show;
Neat as her dress, and polish’d as her brow;
Strong as her judgment, easy as her air;
Correct though free, and regular though fair:
And the same graces o’er her pen preside
That form her manners and her footsteps guide.
Anna Lætitia Barbauld
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NaPoWriMo day 21: An Intent
Why do I need to pretend?
You say: ”I’ve always had good intent!”
yet your eyes sparkle every time
I plead for your fragile approval?
I’m not who you expect me to be.
I can’t be something you need for you
to continue your life in peace.
I’m confused, I still search
to make that little girl inside me smile
run after rainbow and collect stars;
swing on the moon and walk
across the Sun;
jump over the mountains
and play charades with whales
in ocean fountains.
That little girl is so scared,
impaired by false assumptions
she need to take care of you
instead to accept:
“Here, within myself I belong to!”
And I can tell you
that little girl is very close to finding her truth
lying in between two smooth edges of tomorrow
where she’s conquering beautiful world’s burrow
and yesterday when you held her tight to comb her hair.
Who said life is fair?
Stop to fight, let her go.
Maja S. Todorovic
NaPoWriMo day 20: Brevity
There is no face,
instead: glass shelter.
You may emboss new eyes
for me to see
or take red crayon to draw lips
but shall I speak?
It’s a facade,
made of judgments,
pain, disappointments.
Are you brave?
To peel me down
to the bottom of my flesh and bones,
to the core of my soul
as I stand in emotionless nudity,
despite the cruelty of cold windy life
will you teach me to feel?
despite rejection ready to rife
will you teach me to live,
to be human, one more time?
Maja S. Todorovic
NaPoWriMo day 19: I travel
I travel
with each word
with each sound
I become
The ear of the Earth
the mouth of the sky
the eyes of the stars
with every wanting inhaled
with every longing exhaled
I travel;
I wish you come with me
at the end of never-spoken sentence
as I travel
never arriving
simply existing
in the middle
of that, those-
and perhaps this?
Daily verse with purpose: Joyce Carol Oates
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Daily verse with purpose: Ralph Waldo Emerson
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