In part through his encouragement, I learned to write songs. No riches or fame but at the very least they’re good enough to satisfy me. Ironically, on a lark I enter the poem contest here and wrote a wacky out of time out of meter poem that I left untitled. I did it for me and it only took about ten minutes I guess. To my surprise, I won $20 for my poem. I though that was cool. Twenty bucks to spend and a little recognition… and hopefully some enjoyment for others.

So based on my experiences, for anyone who has ever thought of writing and think they might have something to say, give this thing a shot. There’s many styles of writing one can use. If I can earn $20 for an out of meter sometimes out of rhyme poem, maybe you can too.

Some people write like people talk.

The worst that could happen is rejection and fear of rejection stops a lot of people from doing things whether writing or other things in life.

The editor is your friend. Part of the reason an editor is your friend because they like their job and they know if they say something hurtful to too many people they might be long gone quicker than they though or their magazine could go under. Do however, if you’re lucky, expect honest criticism which is meant to guide you, not hurt you.

Good luck whatever you decide.:)