In the Bible, the number eight represents "new beginnings." It seems fitting that my career is really being launched this year. Words cannot express how grateful I am for all of the opportunities that have come my way. I love being a ghostwriter because I'm always learning something new and meeting new people. That's great for me because I have a very short attention span!
This job really fits me because I get bored really easily. Because of that I can handle (and actually appreciate) working on several projects at once. There is a limit however. It's always been tough for me to say "no" when someone asks me to do something, so I know I'll be getting to the point soon when I'll have to turn down projects. I suppose I'll create a waiting list, but in all likelihood authors won't want to want 4-6 months before they can start their projects. I think knowing that I will have to let a project go will be the hardest part of becoming successful in this business.
I cannot tell you how excited I am about where I am in my life right now. I have wanted to be a writer since I was a child, but never really believed that it was going to be possible. It is such a pleasant surprise that God has placed these opportunities at my feet. I guess that just goes to show you that you have to just let go of fear and trust the God has everything under control.
I'm not exactly sure what to tell you to expect from this blog. When my jewelry website is ready I will also be blogging on that site, but that one will be more focused on gemstones I've come across, new design ideas, trips I'll be taking to mine my own rough, etc. This blog will most likely be a little more of a free-for-all. I have always found that I am better able to express myself through writing, so expect to read about ideas that are going through my head, plans for future books, stories from my experiences with publishers, and much more.
Also, it's likely that as it gets closer to July of 2009, you'll be hearing about the trip I'll be taking to Scotland and England. I am beyond excited about it! My entire family (parents, sisters, cousins, Aunt/Uncles, etc.) will be going to Edinburgh, Scotland for a big clan reunion. We're then heading up to Banchory to see our family's castle (Crathes Castle). Then, since we'll be landing in Heathrow airport on our way home we'll be stayng an extra couple of days in London! This will be my first trip to Europe and I can't wait! I am very much looking forward to every part of the trip but I have to admit my heart starts to beat a little faster when I start to think of spending a day in the famed British Museum!
So, thanks for visiting and make sure to stop by my newly launched website at http://www.alainaburnett.com!
About Me
- Alaina Burnett
- I work full-time as a ghostwriter and love every second of it. I am constantly meeting new people and getting involved in new projects. Being a ghostwriter is fantastic because I am always learning something new. However, my favorite thing about the job is more philosophical; I like the idea of being able to give a literary voice to people who may not have one otherwise. Many people have great ideas for a book or an important story to share but do not feel they are able to write it themselves. That is where I step in by taking the author's thoughts and ideas and put them into literary form. I also dream of getting my own work published. I love ancient history and politics, so my work will concentrate on those two subjects. I like the idea of writing fiction that is heavily based on history so that people learn a little something as they go through the story.
1 comment:
YEAH! I get to be the first one! I love being able to read some of the thoughts that we might zoom by when we are together! I enjoy your "style" too!
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