A year
back, around this time, I wrote my first post. About something that is very
close to my heart. I never meant to pen down my thoughts. It had always been
confined to the yearly diary that I keep. But, for the past few years, even
that stopped and my mind became the safe keeper of my thoughts.
I still
remember penning down the first article. Until the moment I put it in words, I
had no intention of writing it down, let alone start a blog. I was in two minds
about whether to post it or keep it hidden along with the many other
scribblings of mine. But the words of encouragement that I got for it gave me
the inspiration to write more, and ever since, there has been no
looking back.
Soon
this little space of mine started, and I wrote (and still writing) about all
that mattered to me. I started writing for a couple of other sites as well
and after a two year break, I started earning. It may not be huge, but it gives
me a sense of accomplishment, a sense of confidence. A feeling of I can.
Writing helped
me reconnect with quite a lot of old friends, who took effort and time to
message me, just to let me know that they liked a post. It was through one such
message that I connected with a junior of mine, who one day, out of the blue,
asked me if I could edit a book for his publishing house, Lex Lab. I didn’t
have to think twice before replying in affirmative, because, well, that's
exactly what I wanted to do! By the time I finished the book, I had an offer in
my hand to work as a Commissioning Editor for Lex Lab. Ever since, it has
been a beautiful journey amidst words and books. I may not be earning as much
as I used to in a corporate house, but this is more rewarding in terms of
satisfaction and contentment, especially when you see your name in a book.
Nothing could be more joyous than that.
One year of writing. One year amidst words.
I'm still taking baby steps and I have a long way ahead. But, it has been a
really blessed year indeed!
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