Writers Write. They can't help it. But EVERYONE ELSE needs to write too!

Written By Carl Pantejo - Edited By Terje Sundet n(Copyright 2007)nn*Below is an excerpt from “My Friend Yu – The Prosperity Mentor: Book II. Release Date: October/November 2007. Pantejo - Y.N. Vurce Publishing.nnWriters write. They can’t help it. But EVERYONE ELSE needs to write too!nnThis article will discuss why everyone needs to write, why I (and so many others) JUST HAVE TO WRITE, and why writing is an effective method of making money.nn- YOU MUST WRITE TO BE A SUCCESS AT ANYTHING -nnIf you want to be successful at anything, you can’t escape the necessity of writing. Whether you own a business, work in a company, or serve in a government organization, you must be able to write effectively.nnWhen you’re employed in an organization, the higher you advance up the corporate ladder, the more administration you are responsible for.nnThis was plainly self-evident when I was in the military. The administration aspects of my job increased commensurate to the advancements in my rank. Every new position required more and more managerial documentation, supervisory reports, and military training record archiving. The bureaucratic red tape was strangling me!nnI was constantly reprimanded for submitting poorly written reports and sloppy subordinate evaluations. Up to that point in my career, I hadn’t thought much about anything but having fun and doing my job. But as the promotions came, so did their accompanying administrative burdens.nnIt’s the same in the private and public sectors. In fact, because there is no automatic protocol of respect for rank in those arenas, a person’s writing is often scrutinized more severely. Add to this mix the keen competition from rivals and the ever-increasing profit motive, and you have a scenario that requires all upper management/executive level employees to write well.nnSure, some executives delegate a lot of their administration to their subordinates, but the ultimate responsibility for any outgoing administration rests squarely upon the head of the issuing authority.nnClearly, then, the ability to write well (meaning: clear, accurate, and concise written communication) is vital for professional success.nn- “MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL” -n nWriting is an underused method of obtaining self-knowledge. Many people don’t realize that writing reveals the author to him/herself. It’s an honest mirror of one’s expertise, experiences, mood, thoughts, perceptions, and personality.nnWhen practiced regularly, writing becomes a vehicle for introspection and a powerful planning tool for success. All writing (e.g., diaries, business letters, love letters, instruction manuals, articles, stories, books, etc.) can be used in this manner.nnGreat people know this. They fully appreciate the power of writing. In fact, all successful people use writing as their main tool for examining themselves, their activities, their past experiences, their present endeavors, current results, and future plans.nnEither by instinct or by training, these people know that most thoughts are fleeting. They are obsessive about capturing their inspirational thoughts and can be seen jotting down their muses at anytime, in anyplace.nnAnything that is (or may be) significant, but can’t be addressed immediately, is recorded on something – anything (computer files, notepads, scrap paper, and even restaurant napkins). In fact, the beginnings of several great inventions, blueprints, and business ideas were first recorded on makeshift writing surfaces; hurriedly scribbled on toilet tissue, palms, airplane magazines, and newspaper margins.nnSince these notes are usually private, they can be “free-form.” There’s no fear of editorial criticism. There’s no pressure to be grammatically correct. Misspellings are forgiven as long as you know what you mean.nn- WARNING: WOO-WOO, PHILOSOPHICAL MOMENT TO FOLLOW -nnManifest: To reach through the veil separating thought from reality and making your desires readily available for your present experience; ideas made into what we perceive as physical objects or “real life” experiences.nnBut to manifest anything into your physical reality, you must know, in detail, exactly what you want.nnAll Success Coaches, Prosperity Mentors, and Manifestation Experts will tell you that writing is vital in creating your ideal life. Unless your desires are written down, they are merely flights of fancy, weak wishes that fade with the outgoing tide of mood and motivation.nnMany people don’t come anywhere close to properly thinking about what they want; because, mainly, they don’t really know exactly what they really want! They can’t describe it with detail. They don’t write it down. They don’t make it concrete. Even though it’s a simple process and only takes a few seconds, most people fail to simply write down their desires. If you don’t record your desires, you are running the risk of letting them fade away.nnUnwritten desires are too easy to forget and are like all precious, little babies – they will die if neglected. If you don’t nurture them, they die a totally preventable death. Yes, they may linger for awhile, but eventually these “newborns” die a sad, miserable death; reaching out for your love, care, and attention until the bitter end.nnWrite your desires down somewhere, anywhere! Scribble them down on anything available at the time – a notepad, scrap paper, napkin, and if you have to: even your hand – anything!nnThat’s why I recommend carrying a convenient little notepad and pen everywhere. You never know when inspiration might strike. Later, when you have time, type them into a private file on your computer or write them down in a personal journal.nn- SATISFYING THE CRAVINGS -nnAside from the self-knowledge and success benefits of writing for everyone, why do writers, especially professional writers in the “dog-eat-dog” world of selling prose, continue to put their thoughts on paper? Why is writing so fulfilling to millions of magazine/newspaper writers and book authors? nnSimply put: Self-Expression and Creation. nnCompared to the general public, writers intensely crave self-expression and the process of creation.nn- Look At Me, Listen to Me! -nnOn the human emotional/psychological needs pyramid, the need for self-expression is very close to the summit (up there with love, recognition, and trust).nnWriting is a universal way of satisfying this need.nnFor many writers, expressing themselves on paper is preferred over verbal communications. Some writers are naturally shy, introverted in public; but brave and extroverted on the written page. They use their writing as an outlet for their alter egos. n nOthers occupy sensitive positions (i.e., managerial or executive positions) in the corporate world or within a public organization and cannot voice their true opinions without serious repercussions.nnBoth the shy writer and the executive usually write under pen names until circumstances clearly show that cloaking their identity is no longer needed.nnAnd still others (myself included) neither suffer from shyness in public, nor have a sensitive or executive level job; but choose to write mainly because of the sheer number of people I can reach through writing versus teaching a class, or speaking at a function.nn- The Joy of Creation -nnA wise man (my father) pointed out that MAN can easily kill and destroy; but only God, and those in tune with God, can truly CREATE.nnWhen a writer creates his handiwork, he can feel that spark of divinity; that joyful state of playing with the Universe. It’s like building those sand castles when you were young – so fun, so absorbing, so purposeful. Writing with passion makes the hours pass like minutes. In fact, on many occasions, I’ll be in the rapture of writing a personally cathartic story, article, or book chapter and my girlfriend has to remind me to eat!nnWhen I’m “in the flow” of inspiration, writing becomes a delicious, highly personal, exhilarating experience. It seems like I can’t type fast enough to express your thoughts on the page! And with every word, I feel more and more power and joy. I feel almost God-like in this creation process. nnWhen I create a particularly imaginative or poignant article, story, or book; I feel weightless, my soul takes to flight, and I view myself from a heavenly perspective. Filled with indescribable awe, the only thing I can do is smile and tell myself “Wow, imagine that...”nnTrue writers write mainly for themselves. These brave souls write with a “damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead” attitude. So what if nobody likes or agrees with them? They still write. They can’t help it! It’s an obsession that provides enormous personal gratification, public recognition, and monetary rewards (ranging from supplemental income to abundant wealth).n nI fall into this category. I have only two choices when it comes to writing: Empty my thoughts on paper or never go to sleep!nn- AN EFFECTIVE METHOD OF MAKING MONEY -nnSpeaking from a strictly business standpoint, writing is a great business model. It’s an effective way of obtaining perpetual residual income. Any successful businessman will tell you that trading time for pay is the least effective method of making money. Think of it, there’s only twenty-four hours in a day. And if you don’t put in the hours at work, you don’t get paid.nnWriting a book for sale is a “work-once-pay-indefinitely” endeavor. When popular, one good book can produce royalties for decades!nnAre you taking full advantage of the power, joy, and benefits of writing everyday?nnnCarl PantejonPantejo@ynvurcepublishing.comnAuthor “My Friend Yu – The Prosperity Mentor,” nCopyright August 2007. Pantejo - Y.N. Vurce PublishingnnKey Words: Writer, writing, success, self-knowledge, manifest, creation, passion, money, business model, residual incomenn