The Hub I wrote about the 12 universal laws in a nutshell became very popular. It has inspired me to devote a whole blog/site to the subject so that I can delve into the universal laws in-depth.
It is a subject I am knowledgeable and passionate about and I believe it is a way for me to further use my writing/creativity to help others. For anyone interested the link is: Universal Laws Explained.
The main reason I am writing this post however is not for shameless self promotion ;), but to share my theory on why it is important to write about what you LOVE - and do it regularly.
As a writer - writing your passions is the best way to start. I read once that writers should take time to write what they would also love to read. If you spend all of your working time writing things that are purely for money or don't really interest you - your writing will lose that "spark" that special something that gets people to take notice.
Have you ever noticed that you can completely disagree with someone's opinion, but if they are an engaging and passionate writer you will still want to hear what they have to say? Why? Because we "feel" the person who is writing and we long to understand their passion and experience. That passion is what brings a whole new level to the words on the page. Words can be "just words" or "just info" or they can be moving and thought provoking.
Writing your passion, even if not for profit directly, (like sharing on a blog) gives you exposure - which in time can lead to great paying opportunities. It may even lead to paying opportunities writing about your passion - even better right?
Write what you know, write what is in your heart and share that knowledge. It's a gift to others that will return to you.
Don't have a blog? Share writing on HubPages - my Hubs in one short month have been visited and read over 2000 times! Why? because writers there are passionate about writing. They read, they share, the encourage and they help you. I wrote engaging hubs to help others and they have been recognized. Just yesterday the Hub newsletter went out and my Hub 101 Free Tools Every Freelance Writer, Web Designer, and Graphic Artist Needs was featured.
Today, I found out that I have had many new visitors and from the comments people have left they truly appreciate that I took the time/effort to create a resource that is valuable and useful. I am getting exposure as a writer and freelancer because that hub links to my portfolio as well. I did something that helped others, and it also provides reciprocal benefits.
From a business perspective, Hubs are also a great way to generate back links to your own websites and blogs which will help improve your search engine rankings as well. Ad Sense can be used to monetize your Hubs for residual income.
On a personal note, I take pride in knowing something I created is giving benefits to others. I believe that what we put out is returned to us. Use this in your writing practice - do what you love - show your passion! It's that passion and drive that will ultimately sell you!
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