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Healthy Horizons

Writers struggle constantly to improve the artistic talents they're given. Educating themselves, writers learn new writing techniques as well as marketing sales and resources. They read from authors who are currently on market and recognize what is most interesting to their audience.

Research plays an important role in how believable the story becomes. The writer must be precise about the information he/she gives in making the plot more realistic. As writer's we are dedicated to fulfilling every scene and creatively leading the reader into the next.

Our characters are developed from people in our lives, environment, television, or books we've read. They start with an idea and are developed into life-like beings who become part of who we are. They have voices, appearance, emotion and uniqueness. We create obstacles for them to overcome and lead them on a journey of our choosing. They succeed or fail at our discretion.

Our environment also plays an important role in whether we will create effectively or with great distraction. Most likely, if we are in a room with gray walls and no decoration, our work will be solemn and depressed. On the other hand, if we work in a room filled with pictures, flowers, and music, we may express laughter, romance, and inspiration.

I decorated my work room myself. The walls are gray with a light textured flower design colored lavender, maroon and turquoise. The border is much the same, decorated with flower baskets and geese. I have hung on my walls, creative works of myself and my children. I haven't designed it with live plants just yet, but it is my favorite room of the house because it represents many of the things I love.

One thing writers should train themselves to do is always carry a pen and pad whenever they leave their work area. Whether it be to go for a walk or to the market, ideas are all around. Perhaps a certain person you pass on the street attracts your attention with something he/she says or does. Maybe an event takes place to which your curiosity is stimulated. Plots and characters are everywhere.

Last but certainly not least, I want to remind you that a stressed and frustrated writer is not a productive one. Take time to treat yourself and enjoy life. Breathe in the fresh air. Take time to smell the flowers. Soak in a hot, bubbly tub with your favorite book. Go out for your favorite ice cream--whatever it is that brings you enjoyment. Happiness is a relaxing.

A calm mind is productive.

Until next time, spice up your creative plate with some soul food and strive for those Healthy Horizons!