I’m a Writer

I’ve worn a lot of titles in my life:

Professional ones like analyst, negotiator, supervisor. Personal ones like daughter, sister, cousin, and my favorite of all: Mom.

Until recently, I never really considered myself a “writer”, at least not in the career or professional sense of the word… 

Even though writing is what I do. 

It’s what I’ve always done. 

It’s what I’ve always loved doing.

And now, it’s what pays the bills.

I’ve kept a journal for as long as I can remember.

Made lists of lists.

Took detailed classroom / meeting notes.

And don’t get me started on school supplies — oh lawd!  I just thought I was a nerd (and proud of it). 

It wasn’t until I turned 40 that I started to really claim the title of “writer.”

As long as I can remember, I have kept a journal and journaling helps me slow my mind down enough to process what I’m feeling. Then in my late 20s I started writing poetry, which gave me permission to actually feel those emotions.

Even back in high school, I loved writing essays and term papers…mine and a few for my sister and friends. Research + writing? A dream combo.

Over the years, writing has become like breathing.

Anyone who knows me knows I’m perfectly fine with a pen and a blank page. I’ll always find something worth writing down.

In 2022, I read an article about copywriting and I was instantly drawn in.  I had heard the word before but never actually knew what it was but once I found out I started learning all I could.  Very few people (outside the copywriting world)  really understand what it is and it’s everywhere. While in “learning mode,” I trained on Canva, explored several AI tools, and started helping clients with their branding, flyers, emails, and blogs.

Eventually, I leaned back into my creative side, writing poetry, storytelling, and I even started a teen fantasy fiction book about a boy fairy named Gilly who watches over a girl named Darlyn. 

Right now, I’m building this blog to bring it all together.

To give all my writing a home.

To give my creative work a place to grow.

I’m building something real from what used to be just scribbles in my Notes app and Post-its in my purse.

It’s not always graceful.

It’s not always profitable…yet.

But it’s mine.

I’ll keep growing it one line, one pitch, one pivot at a time.

Thanks for stopping by and reading a little piece of my journey.

I’ll be adding new things all the time: free resources, creative posts, behind-the-scenes on what’s working (and what’s not).

Head over to the Contact Me page and drop your email, I’d love to keep you in the loop.