Cheryl's Musings
A Day in the Life of an Award Winning Poet and Photographer
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Writing For Fun June 29, 2005
Have you written anything lately for fun? What's that you ask? Well how about a piece that means something to you, and it's important that you write it. By golly it's perfectly okay to write something for yourself!
How often do we think about doing something just for ourselves? Probably not too often. I know that it's a litany of work, more work, and less fun. I'm not even sure I could write a piece that did not have a destination in mind. It's what happens when you become a competitive writer, or one who is always searching for that perfect story to sell.
We all need a break! I'm not saying that you couldn't sell your story or poem later on, it's just having the opportunity to write freely, and without consequence. Wow, that sounds daring, doesn't it?
Maybe this week I'll take a stab at writing a piece for fun...How about you?
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About the Book
This slice of life vignette will inspire you to reach your goals and believe in yourself and the dreams you have. I embarked on my writing journey when I was a young lady residing in Connecticut.
While there I had plenty of dreams of becoming an author, poet, and fine art photographer. My journey through life has allowed me to work as a freelance journalist and photographer. Owning my own business has led me to fulfill my goals of working as an editor, poet, consultant, and publisher of my work.
As an educator and college professor/honors faculty member, I've had the priviledge of teaching many students. In addition to that, I've taught plenty of students to write creatively, and learn a foreign language or two through a variety of adult education programs.
As a competitive writer and photographer, I've enjoyed the exhilarating rush I've felt after winning an award for my work. There's nothing like a cash award, ribbon, or certificate attached to a poem, photograph or an essay!
I penned my first award winning poem as a sophomore while attending New Milford High School, New Milford, Connecticut. Right before my senior year began, we moved to Brookfield, Massachusetts. My last year of high school was at Tantasqua Regional Vocational High School in Sturbridge, Mass. While there I honed my award winning writing skills and continued to write competitively prior to my graduation.
This book is penned to inspire everyone. I truly believe that each person has a story to tell, and can illustrate it with a nice photograph or two.
To help with your creative ventures, I've penned a short writing guide to help you compose your writing. Everyone has a story to create, and you can begin composing yours today!
About the Author
Cheryl A.Vatcher-Martin, M.A., is an award winning poet, photographer, and an honors faculty member. Her work has appeared locally and nationally, and many of her photographs have illustrated her articles. She's written for many metro Detroit publications, including the Detroit Free Press. Her work has appeared nationally in the News, A HVACR magazine. Her poetry has appeared on thedetroiter.com, BAPAC, The Eagle, Homefront, VVA State Council Newsletter, fish in love, and many other publications.
Her other chapbooks include, "Feathers in Flight," "Woman Reclining," ,"Cheryl's Musings, A Day In The Life of An Award Winning Writer And Photographer", and, "Haiku for You," a children's workbook. Many of her award winning poems are included in her book of epic poetry and Haiku, "Woman Reclining," published through Outskirts Press, http://outskirtspress.com/womanreclining
As an award winning artist, her photography has juried into numerous shows, including the prestigious, Innerscapes Exhibit, Lowell, Michigan, September, 2006, and the Fine Arts Exhibit in Canton Michigan, October 2006. Her work also juried into The Anton Art Center, Mt. Clemens, Michigan, February 2007, The Celebration of Arts, the 34th Spiritual Art Show, at the First United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan; February 2007. Her art and writing have juried into other shows as well!
Cheryl A.Vatcher-Martin, M.A., owner of Pero Inc. is available to help you reach your writing goals! She can be contacted via e-mail at: Peroinc5@comcast.net, or via, P.O. Box 871692, Canton, Michigan, 48187
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