One topic I plan for this blog to address is philanthropy. Writing, like philanthropy, is something that is frequently becomes an "I'll do it later" task. However, I don't want to talk about procrastination now, but rather giving without reciprocity.
Since I'm interested in both writing and philanthropy, I was really impressed by this article from Glimmer Train which discusses the indirect benefits gained from participating in a writers group (critiquing the work of others making us better writers), as opposed to the direct benefits (getting concrete pointers on what is/is not working in our writing). It's a great example of how contributing to something makes us better and how the philanthropic spirit can be incorporated into different parts of our life. Practically speaking, it's also a good reason not to get as frustrated with the other members of your writers group.
About Me
- My 10 Cents
- Refugee from the East Coast, Now Living in the Midwest, United States
- I have a BA from Smith College and an MBA from a NYC school. I've been a management consultant to Fortune 500 companies, a Development Director of a Non-Profit, a fundraising consultant, a playwright, a poet, and a novelist. I'd be a Renaissance Woman except I like central heating, warm showers, take-out sushi, and equal rights.