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October 19th, 2010

Wanna Know How to Write to Inspire? A Professional Answers

Awhile back I took a course on inspiring writing from Writer’s Digest. Our professor, Gloria Kempton is an expert at what she does, a published author with several books to her name. Just check out her website and see for yourself.

That’s why I was extra excited to ask her if she’d be willing to help demystify the concept of inspirational writing. I asked her a few questions about it such as, “What is it and how can you learn to inspire others?” And she willingly replied.

Hope these answers will help inspire you to inspire others through your own writing endeavors!

How would you define inspirational writing and can it be applied to all types of writing?

Inspirational writing is any kind of writing that inspires others. It used to be that the Christian publishing industry thought they had a corner on inspirational writing, but no more. Inspirational writing can run the gamut from Christian to New Age to Chicken Soup for the Soul. You’ll find it in many of the commercial markets; miracle stories of healing of body and soul, articles about yoga and meditation, stories of courage and heroism, and many, many other types. Inspirational writing encourages, inspires, and enlightens; it speaks to the reader’s higher self.

What key concepts do you think are important to include in any article of writing that inspires others?

Writing that inspires others should be positive while being honest. It should enlighten while refraining from the “woo-woo” kind of tone. It can refer to God with the understanding that the word, God, means something different to every reader. It calls the reader to be her best self while not pushing her beyond where she’s able to go in the moment. It doesn’t preach and honors everyone’s unique path. It never judges and makes room for anyone and everyone who is open to becoming his or her best self.

You can find out more about Gloria on her website Writer’s Recharge.


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October 11th, 2010

What’s Up With You Lately and How You Can Use It to Inspire Others

Ah there’s something amiss. Did you see it? Have you felt it?

It’s you.

Covered under a wave of insecurity and oblivion. Too busy to notice the “you” that’s in process.

I was watching Oprah the other day and admiring the women who courageously put themselves on the line to start change in life. It was so inspiring that I almost forgot myself in the process.

Have you ever done that? And are you doing that now?

Bypassed the triumphs, celebrations, and obstacles you’ve overcame because you were too busy and obsessed with what others have done?

It’s easy to overlook your own successes when, for example, you think about how far you are from where you want to go. Or when you look over your shoulder and sit in the shadow of someone else’s grandeur.

It’s easy and understandable, but if this post reminds you to stop doing so, then that’s a good thing. Because remembering what makes you unique and embracing your own journey can only help lift you higher and get your business going farther, if you do so.

Next time you catch yourself looking over your brother’s shoulder, smile, be happy for him, then take a bow. Because something tells me that if you’re reading this, you too have come along way from the difficulties and adversity in your own life. And for that you need to celebrate, be grateful, cherish who you are and be proud of sharing your obstacles with others.

That’s how you become inspiring. And that’s how you transform where you are into the dream you have for yourself.

So good luck, my friends! And standing ovation for you all.

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October 5th, 2010

Getting in Touch With Your Inspiring Side

In my twenties, two things happened to me that put me on a road to publication and shifted me to a career I never thought I deserved or believed to be possible.

1. My poem was accepted by Blue Mountain Arts in 2004. When I was in my early-20′s I had a deeply hidden desire to be a writer. But I didn’t pursue it because a) I adopted my parents’ belief that a writer wasn’t a practical or even a real job that could be pursued b) I didn’t think I had it in me.

Though I denied it, I was moved to write. I used to write poems and little letters with drawings on them and leave them hidden for my mom, dad or grandparents to find. And I was still writing opinion pieces for my local newspaper, but up until then I never got paid for publication in a book. {This was my first real experience as a published writer.}

One day I was deeply touched by the selflessness and wisdom of my mother and all mothers-the way she taught me the little things as a child (brush your teeth, look both ways before you cross the street, etc.) and then the bigger things (how to love, etc.) as I got older. I wrote a quick poem, made a copy of it with our photo on it and framed it for her for Mother’s Day.

On a whim, I also sent it into a card company I admired.

Imagine my surprise when I received a letter saying it would be published in a calendar and a book! read more »

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September 29th, 2010

4 Ways to Infuse Inspiration in Writing

You may have a blog, sell jewelry or work for a nonprofit. In all cases, writing something that inspire others is important.

Inspirational writing is actually quite versatile. Even seemingly non-inspiring pieces inspire others in surprising ways.

Think about what makes you bookmark a site or click through the pages of a particular blog every day. For me, it’s a person’s ability to express their passion whether it’s home decor or psychology. There’s something he or she is able to do and convey and it makes you want to be better. Then, you know you’ve found something inspiring.

If you’re scratching your head, confused about how to inspire others, don’t worry. I’ve compiled a list of five things you can do right now to infuse inspiration in your writing.

Here they are: read more »

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September 13th, 2010

What Makes Someone Inspiring?

One night my husband and I were up late at night talking about inspiration.

While I agree that we often look up to people who are successful, I think there is something inspiring about those who struggle every day to get to where they want to go. If you’re aspiring to be inspiring, just keep doing what you’re doing and then share your story with the rest of the world.

I was consulting someone recently on their website. We were working on what to highlight about her story when suddenly I got that pit in my stomach, goosebumps up and down my arms feeling. She was saying something that was inspiring me and I knew then it would inspire others.

It wasn’t her story of success that did it for me, but the vast legacy of her life, her intertwining experiences, her passion, her uniquely personal situation that took my breath away. I believe it’s these type of experiences and stories that can help you inspire others.

Tool to Find Inspiration

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