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Writing Challenge September Still Open!
Thank you to those who have submitted!
Most large corporations have a mission statement indicating the service they provide, what they stand for and what they aspire to be in a community. We are writers, almost like an organisation ourselves; we too should have a mission statement too.
Our writing challenge this month is to write “a writer’s mission statement”. Write your short and long term goals, your vision and most importantly the values you want your writing to bring to your readers. By listing this down as a mission statement you will see that it defines your purpose.
Stephen, our café founder suggested it could be posted on your own “About” page and linked back here. I think that is a superb idea! Write it and link it back to the comments section here.
Grab your pen, your keyboard, your pad and write what it is that you are passionate about. What being a writer means to you and how you see your writing affecting the world. Make your statement!
The prompt will be open till comments are closed midnight Malaysian time on September 28th 2018.
Your writing prompt for this month is to….
Write your mission statement in 100 words or less – be creative!
It must clearly state……..
your goals, your values and your vision as a writer.
Poetry and or prose welcomed!
Link your post or page in the comments section.
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If you can be heard then you exist – Britt-Marie Was Here – Fredrik Backman
here is mine https://alifelesslivedblog.wordpress.com/about/
Living on the equator, in hot and humid Malaysia but my heart longs for snow.
I offer you a soft place to rest on your journey through life.
Come stay awhile and be refreshed.
Be inspired by my love for words to write your own.
My mission:
I strive to live generously
be kind with my words
I hold that power
I will use it wisely
I hope to
inspire thoughtfulness,
practice mindfulness,
share gratefulness
I choose to create a world
of light; love and hope
please join me!
P/S : My long term goal : to write about my life on the equator in a series of short stories
Hope & Light
Gina@Singledust
You’ve truly set yourself some quality goals, and your sharing, caring personality shines through .
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thank you Ivor, I am looking forward to achieving them. with a lot of help from my friends!!
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Yes writing a series of books is a fabulous mission, … I’ve been thinking of trying to write a Mission Statement…. I’m not sure what to say….
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it needs some thought, I got lost with my writing, that was my prompt to write out a mission statement, something I know I can go back to when I need to be inspired. It could be something you are already doing, what your blog is all about, why you show up to write. Lots to say Ivor, I trust you will come up with something really special to share, Ivor style!
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Ok Gina, you have inspired me, An Ivor style can be a bit different….
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AWESOME!! different could be quite exciting!!
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I love this idea. Your mission statement is an inspiration.
Here is mine
https://mkvecchitto.com/2018/09/22/mission-statement/
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thank you Michele for your lovely comment and I so appreciate your submission.
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After so many years working with various mission statements, I will not create one for myself. I am guided by my heart, not by a mission statement. 💛
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thank you for sharing your thoughts Walt. yes we should always follow our heart.
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You’re welcome Gina. I hop I didn’t speak out of turn. I wasn’t trying to be sarcastic or mean spirited. I’m 74 and honestly, if I was to write my mission statement it would be to reach tomorrow. One day at a time. ☺
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not at all Walt, I really appreciated your honesty. We aren’t all on the same time table of life. that you are writing and sharing in your golden years is of great encouragement for us juts finding our way through writing and figuring out our purpose. this space, the cafe should be a safe place to say what we truly feel, we never know how it will encourage another, I believe respecting another’s perspective is the start of us living in peace and harmony with ourselves and the world. one day at a time is realistically a lot of us can do most of the time!!
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Thank you for your kindness. It makes me happy to see all the young people writing poetry. Poetry has the power of a universal language for all, regardless of age, race, religion, beliefs, etc.
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I agree on the poetry for sure! thank you Walt and know your words are always appreciated.
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Here is my take Gina, before deadline.
https://syncwithdeep.wordpress.com/2018/09/26/who-am-i/
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thank you!!
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