Tag: Motivation

The Mentor

Last week was an interesting one for me as I met a writer-friend online. This friend was actually keen to know a few things about my book publication and the protocols involved.

He asked questions nicely and I found his humility intriguing.

Being an online chat, I tried to answer his questions whenever I could. Having seen his online profile; which was the picture of a book, I had assumed he was a published author but as we chatted he made me understood that he was drafting his last chapters and have been in contact with several publishers.

I told him he was doing great because he was already promoting his work.

He told me about his Wattpad page where he has over 500k readers. I was impressed with his method and told him he was on the right path for his book.

I went on and created a wattpad page and over the next fews weeks will be uploading my book in chapters there😄 However, I do not think it is very encouraging if you are not published yet. I mentioned my concern to my friend and he said he had that under control.

I narrated my deal with the publishers with him, most of them he already knew. He was aware of the fact that most publishers would take 80% for each copy you sell and clearly doesn’t want to go through that route. I explained to him my idea of how kindle publishing works in Amazon and why I needed a publishing company for my first work.

Ha! Before I forget, he kept calling me mentor right from the very beginning. He told me that he was happy chatting with me as he had tried on countless occasions to connect with different local authors online but none responded to him.

Well, I try to respond to people most of the time, I can tell when I receive silly messages.

I am filled lots of book promotion ideas because that the phase I’m in now😄

As always, I love to learn from anybody and at any opportunity. This experience reminded me of my all-time quote “A candle loses nothing by lightening others”

It sounds like I’ve actually gotten a writer-buddy. We shared ideas and encouraged each other. Hopefully, we will push ourselves to produce our best.

Have you read my Midyear Gratitude post?

Who was the Mentor here?😄

Believe in Yourself

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Most times when it feels like  I need a loading dose of motivation, I remind myself of the saying  ” when the going gets tough the tough get going.

My purpose for this post is to encourage someone who truly has motives for potential goals; summon the courage, simply get started and you will see the rest fall into place.

I have been multitasking and juggling a lot in the past couple of days and that in a positive reminded me that one can achieve literally anything they set their mind on.

I do like challenges, especially the ones that bring out the best in me.

If you have plans and seem to be struggling with them, do not be so hard on yourself. It is perfectly normal. All you need to do is to clear your head and stick to the plan, do not give in to setbacks or unnecessary procrastination.

Do not wake up with a vision or dream for a better you and let it die, that thought happened for a reason. You can do it. Have you imagined that better version of you?

All you need to do is to take that first giant step and the rest will fall into place like a puzzle. Do ask for help and opinions; if need be. However, beware of people who give misleading advice.

I see the human brain as a computer; garbage in garbage out. Only when you push yourself you get a result. No action results to nothing. At times we encapsulate our talents; knowingly or unknowingly.

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Sunshine Blogger Award

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My sincere gratitude to Divinity for nominating me for the sunshine blogger award on 22nd Feb. 2018. She has a great blog where she shares amazing contents that aims at inspiring and motivating people. Do check her blog out.

Rules of Sunshine Blogger Award:

  1. Thank blogger(s) who nominated you for the award and link back to their blog.
  2. Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you.
  3. Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.
  4. List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo in your post and/or on your blog.

Question and Answers:

  1. What things are you most grateful for in your life?

There are lots of things to be grateful for. To sum it up, I thank God for sparing my life.

  1. What is the story behind your blog’s name?

I have stories to tell, words to send across. So, Viviensvoice is simply my unique views on various topics.

  1. What food could you not live without?

Maybe, Rice.

  1. How has blogging changed your life?

It has exposed me to the virtual world. It has enabled reach out and connect with people of different continents. I wouldn’t have been able to do that physically. I have acquired more knowledge too.

  1. What are 3 random facts about yourself?

I pray more than you think, I can go days weeks without TV, I can pen down just anything.

  1. What do you hope to accomplish in 2018?

I already published my first novel Happiness At Last, I intend to start my next project before the year runs out.

  1. What do you do for writer’s block?

I normally write down ideas. So, when I’m stuck with one I take a break and go back to it, If still stagnant I change subject. There is always a draft to work on.

  1. What is your favorite place that you’ve visited?

Northampton, it’s so peaceful over there.

  1. How did you meet your best friend?

At work.

  1. Do you consider yourself a creative person?

I try. I think I’m a work in progress.

  1. Do you believe there is someone out there for everyone?

Yes. Definitely.

My Nominations:

  • Jennymarie4
  • Charlie
  • Philip Ruskins
  • Shape Fitness Trainer
  • Elganspo
  • Sandevictor
  • Sha
  • Sandsoftime10
  • JGomez
  • Annie
  • Ckennedyhola

I will like you all to answer same questions I have answered. I await to read your posts.

Lastly, many thanks Divinity for this brilliant opportunity. I appreciate.