Independence Day and other celebrations spell opportunity for writers
Years ago I was at a family reunion, trying to decide between a drumstick or a chicken salad sandwich, when my elderly great aunt walked up, leaned confidentially towards me and asked, “Is something wrong with you?�
I was the talk of the family. My husband and I had been married for 8 years. We had no children. My aunt and everyone else assumed that meant something was wrong with me.
I turned that moment into an article that was published in the Sunday supplement in a newspaper.
Five months later, our first child was born.
I don’t know about your family, but I’m always inspired after a visit with our Southern tribe. We’re blessed with a truly diverse family on both sides of our marriage.
So as you fire up the grill, watch fireworks, or have a drink with family and friends, be aware there may be a source of inspiration leaning towards you, urging you to write that particular story.
Have a great Fourth of July and tune in tomorrow—we’ve got a call for submissions if you’re looking to publish and some interesting facts about a self-published author.
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