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By Claudya

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February 1, 2012 Claudya Martinez

How I Became a Writer

How to become a writerWhat would you become if you were to get out of your own way?

You can download a FREE PDF PRINTABLE version, if you’d like.

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  1. Bossybetty1 says

    February 1, 2012 at 6:04 am

    Fantastic!  I am going to share this with my classes!

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 8:42 am

      I’m glad you like it enough to share. I turned it into a PDF printable if you want to download it: https://byclaudya.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Get-Out-Of-Your-Way.pdf

      Reply
  2. blankVidya Sury says

    February 1, 2012 at 6:07 am

    That’s precisely what I did. Love the photo, UM!

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  3. blankKatharine says

    February 1, 2012 at 7:03 am

    I love this!

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  4. blankImperfectmomma says

    February 1, 2012 at 7:10 am

    Love this! Such a good question…what would I be?

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 7:32 am

      Anything you want.

      Reply
  5. blankAbsenceofalternatives says

    February 1, 2012 at 7:36 am

    LOVE THIS!!! 

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  6. blankAnonymous says

    February 1, 2012 at 7:40 am

    I still need to work on just letting myself be.  Thanks so much for the reminder. 🙂  

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  7. blankYoyo Mace says

    February 1, 2012 at 7:48 am

    I’d be a philanthropist and benefactor for the arts!

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 7:54 am

      I like that! Philanthropy and art make the world a better place.

      Reply
  8. blankSara says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:10 am

    This is fantastic! Honestly the best “writer” quote I think I’ve ever seen! 🙂

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 8:46 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. blankAutismWonderland says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:14 am

    I LOVE this!!  I’m printing this out and taping it to my desk 🙂 

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 8:24 am

      Wait! I’ll turn it into a printable and then you can print it.

      Visit me at: http://www.unknownmami.com.

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 8:41 am

      PDF version: https://byclaudya.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Get-Out-Of-Your-Way.pdf

      Reply
  10. blanklisleman says

    February 1, 2012 at 9:04 am

    a ballerina – I’m already a sarcastic guy. 
    I do like the idea in your truism poster.  I pinned it over on my pinterest board called “one-liners”.  I was lucky (?) to not get my negative thoughts get in my way when I was young.  I had goals and went after them.  I made a few and few I didn’t.  Failure is a positive thing too if you have the right attitude about it.

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 9:34 am

      One-liners is a great name for a board. You’d make a very unique ballerina. The industry could use some diversity.

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      • blanklisleman says

        February 1, 2012 at 10:10 am

        thanks but here’s an example of what my ballerina talent might be:
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esrNyIg_SMI&t=15s

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  11. blankCarla says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:12 am

    Seriously, when things seem difficult I try to remind myself to get out of the damn way LOL I’d still be a writer but I’d be a professional interviewer, documenting the stories of fascinating people.

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  12. blankTina says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Love that print.  I would open m own children’s bookstore complete with puppet shows and a small treat stand.  Hmmmm….
    Hope all is well with you!
    Best,
    Tina

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 12:01 pm

      Oh, I’d love to be part of one of the puppet shows. How fun!

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  13. blankperudelights says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Thanks, I love it.

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  14. blankAlvaradoFrazier says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:22 am

    LOVE IT! This will be my first ‘pin,’ thanks UM.

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 11:58 am

      I’m so honored to be your first.

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  15. blankClassic NYer says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:26 am

    I’d be rich. At least, that’s what I choose to believe. Actually, that’s not true at all. I’d be broke as hell, but happy. Um… like I am now. Hm… I’m not good at this question.

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  16. blankMasshole Mommy says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    Yep – that’s pretty much how I ended up writing, too!  Love this.

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  17. blankCristina-ColombianaenCA says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    I love this! Exactly how I feel!

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  18. blankLL Cool Joe says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    That’s what I did too and became a dj.  Good message.

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  19. blankBren @ Flanboyant Eats™ says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I pinned this today on Pinterest and just love it…. I wrote “Just write!” 😉

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 5:11 pm

      Thank you, Bren!

      Reply
  20. blankCatalina says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Sometimes when i over think too much I end up being less productive and less creative. I need to remember to let go and let me be me. Did I just make sense? 😉

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 1, 2012 at 5:10 pm

      You did make sense, but then you questioned yourself.

      Reply
  21. blankVM Sehy Photography says

    February 1, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    A photographer.  Well, one that makes a living at it I suppose.

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  22. blankTtownsend says

    February 2, 2012 at 5:52 am

    I love this. 🙂

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  23. blankCiCi Winningham says

    February 2, 2012 at 6:29 am

    If I could get out of my own way I would take better photographs. 

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    • blankunknownmami says

      February 2, 2012 at 6:44 am

      You are on your way with that one. I know it.

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      • blankCiCi Winningham says

        February 2, 2012 at 7:06 am

        Thanks. I appreciate your encouragement.

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  24. blankAnonymous says

    February 2, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Very interesting statement.

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  25. blankMyya Says... says

    February 2, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    So true!  I wish that I was better with punctuation because then i would feel much better about my “writing” skills.  LOL

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  26. blankMariana says

    February 3, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Love it! So pinable 🙂

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  27. blankLindsay Advincula says

    February 4, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Love every word of this!! 🙂

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  28. blankPresleyspantry says

    February 8, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    I can relate… love the white on black!

    Reply
  29. blankHindi SMS says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:49 am

    every word of the post is fantastic

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  30. blankPaula says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Love it, feel exactly the same way!

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  31. blankEzzy Guerrero-Languzzi says

    May 13, 2012 at 6:08 am

    I love this! Still learning how to “let go.” Great to meet you. 🙂 And Happy Mother’s Day!

    Reply

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