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I'll Take The High Road

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I write this as I pen the manuscript for Loch Lomond. One of the two works in progress I'm currently writing. I found inspiration for this novel after listening to a song with the same name. A romance ballad about lost love and the yearning of two hearts to find one another despite extenuating circumstances. The Legend of Loch Lomond is a 30 minute video adaptation created when the Loch Lomond National Park opened. Although, it helps to interpret a lot from the song, there is so much more to tell. This song deserves to be a novel. I want to give it the recognition it deserves.

Here is the song the story is adapted from:


In Scotland, 'taking the high road' refers to the destination we all travel to some day--death. In America (according to the American Heritage Dictionary, 4th Edition), 'taking the high road' means walking the most ethical course. No matter what you do in life, always do the right thing, even if it is not easy or the most popular. Learn to help others.

I know I'll always take the high road. Will you join me?

Thanks for reading and for your ongoing support. :)




Happy writing!
-Diva J.

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Don't Forget Your Heart

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Today, I write you as a busy woman. Well it's not like news to your ears, but I have a lot of things good happening for me right now.

  • I'm planning a wedding for myself. (Squee!)
  • I'm developing a freelance writing business. (A new web blog, developing a business plan, creating a portfolio, etc.)
  • I'm in the midst of being 'in between jobs.' (Yes, no more retail!)
  • To Love An Irishman is coming out in a month and a half.
The days count down to my book's release date and I can't believe it's almost here! Luckily, creating a business is like planning a wedding or writing a novel. 

Research, research, research!

Now I spend many hours browsing the internet, bookstores, and libraries for advice. You have to have an outlined plan of how you are going to go about setting up rates, clientele, services, and time-managing content output. Not to mention, I still have a whole other blog and website to manage (along with my author one). 

Here is a simple way to go about starting your own business:
  • Step One: Obtain a business license (if required in your state). (Just think: wedding license!)
  • Step Two: Create a business plan. (Just imagine yourself creating an outline for your latest novel only in business terms.)
  • Step Three: Create a portfolio, display project rates (the amount you charge clients), and explain the services you provide. Include writing samples of any previous work. (No previous experience is required, but it's good to have something to show!)
  • Step Four:  Create a website to showcase it on, and a blog to gain readers. (We know how to create both a website and a blog, don't we?)
  • Step Four: Find work online or check magazines and newspapers for submission guidelines. (Think www.elance.com and www.poewar.com.)
  • Step Five: Provide clientele with your best writing so they keep coming back for more! (Isn't this the main goal in everything we do? We love our loyal readers!)
Even YOU can freelance. Don't allow self-doubt to prevent you from doing what you love.
Is freelancing all it's cut out to be? Have experience or advice to share? Feel free to post your comments below.


As always, happy writing!
-Diva J.

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