Achieving the Dream of Writing Two Books: A Personal Journey
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Chapter 1: The Aspiration to Write
Have you ever contemplated writing a book? If your answer is affirmative, what will your story entail? If it’s a no, what holds you back?
For me, the answer is an enthusiastic YES! Deep down, a writer has always resided within me.
It took four decades for me to unveil my passion for writing. The prospect of manifesting this love into a book—or even multiple books—would truly be a dream realized.
Section 1.1: Fictional Aspirations
I have two book concepts in mind: one leaning towards fiction and the other towards non-fiction.
The fictional narrative draws inspiration from my own experiences, particularly the struggles surrounding infertility and loss.
I’ve crafted detailed profiles for my main and supporting characters, alongside an overarching storyline and chapter outline. The initial drafts for the first two chapters have already been penned. Upon completing the full draft, I’ll embark on a second round of revisions.
This narrative is incredibly personal; it serves as a means to further process my journey. I aim to raise awareness about miscarriage and infertility, offering solace to other women who may feel isolated in their struggles.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Non-Fiction Journey
The non-fiction endeavor is centered around self-improvement for women, emphasizing that life doesn’t halt at the age of forty—rather, it often flourishes.
In this book, I plan to explore topics like perfectionism, overcoming self-imposed barriers, and the importance of tuning into one's own voice. These themes are merely the surface; I intend to delve deeper in the proposal.
I’m still in the midst of refining my thoughts, actively working on stepping outside my comfort zone while heeding my inner voice, which encourages me with a smile.
This project is also the reason I’m engaging with the Medium platform. I aspire to cultivate my writing voice and, in time, focus my efforts towards building an audience.
For now, I’m relishing the creative process!
Key Message: Committing to writing a book demands perseverance and time. However, if you permit it, this ambition can transform into reality.
Thank you for joining me on this literary adventure. Below are additional narratives from my journey with The Daily Write challenge.
Chapter 2: Insights and Inspirations
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