Writing My 1st Blog Post.

Writing my first blog post has been an exciting journey. As I sit down to share my writing process, I want to take you behind the scenes and show how I turn my thoughts into words. This post is about more than just the mechanics of writing; it’s about the rhythm and flow that come together to hopefully, create something meaningful.

Finding My Inspiration

Inspiration can come from the most surprising sources, and it often arises from everyday experiences, conversations, and circumstances. For me, music is the inspirational source that is always constant. Even now as I write this, smooth jazz on Pandora is playing in the background; specifically Rick Braun Radio. On other days, it may be classical music, and J.S.Bach could be the composer of choice. Whatever the genre, music helps me tap into a creative vibe. The soothing nature of jazz mirrors my writing process, allowing me the space to let the ideas and creativity flow.

I am a list maker. If any idea, event, news alert, disaster, or an interesting characteristic of any species, has ever peaked my curiosity, I add it to a list for further research. Because you never know. It just might come in handy one day. I've returned to my lists on many occasions.

I may begin my writing process by jotting down thoughts or phrases that resonate with me from my List of Affirmations. Some are faith-based, some pertain to writing; and some I thought were just plain cool. You don't really need a reason. This brainstorming phase is crucial, as it helps me gather my ideas and set the tone for my post/story. I encourage aspiring authors to embrace this stage—it’s where the magic begins.

Structuring My Thoughts

For the record, I am not an outline person. I'm pretty laid back in my writing style. I do my research first, which may take months; organize my thoughts re: what message I want to convey; and then I quite literally put pencil to paper (as we use to say), and the first draft is off and running.

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