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Some writers write for themselves. Some write for family and friends. Others write for a wider audience. However, we all want recognition that validates us as authors.
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Recognition for Writers
Various ways exist for writers to receive recognition. If we write for ourselves and don't care what anyone else thinks, as Emily Dickinson did, then if we are happy, we have all the recognition needed. However, even if we write for ourselves but want to improve, then we can read books and magazines on writing, become members of a writing or critique group, or take workshops or courses on writing. The only concern is to be sure we "like" what we write.
A person who writes for family and friends depends on them for recognition and validation. If we write stories for children or grandchildren, the enjoyment those children receive is all we need. Our targeted readers' praise is recognition enough. Again, writers for friends and family can improve their writing using the same ideas given in the paragraph above. However, as long as the writer, family, and friends enjoy the work, recognition is there.
Most writers, though, desire a wider audience, perhaps want to be published. How can those writers gain recognition? First of all, we need to hone our writing skills to become the best writers we can. We can join critique groups or writings groups for help with skills and to gain insight from others. We can enter writing competitions, the more the better for feedback and the possibility of receiving awards. We need to submit, submit, submit. Yes, we face receiving those nasty rejections, but in order to receive the highest acclaim, of being a published author, we must take that urgent and necessary step.
Being published and receiving awards are two satisfying means of recognition. As the recipient of both, I can share the enjoyment found in holding a magazine with an article written by me, holding a book that I wrote, reading an award-winning poem at an award luncheon.
We can gain recognition for our writing in various ways, but each requires that we take the steps necessary. |
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Words from Our Readers
Elle - on hiatus 
I love that you shared some children's writing. I set up a secondary account for my eight year old daughter to use and she has been thrilled by the positive encouragement from the Writing.com community. and I have set up a children's group where parents can share their children's writing and the kids can get gentle encouragement and feedback. It's such a neat opportunity for kids to be able to explore some of this community with a guiding adult.
Shadowstalker-- Covid free 
I tried my hand at writing a children's story and got some good reviews on it. But one of the things a few people told me was to focus on only one morel or lesson (I have like 3 in it, one main one and 2 lesser ones) The thing is, no matter how many times i re-read it I really don't see how to juggle this aspect of the story. The "secondary" lessons look like they just happened naturally, just evolving as the story progressed.
Do you have any advice on how to figure this kind of thing out? Is there really a "right" amount?
How many words long was your story? If it is more than 600-700 words, it may be more of a chapter book than a picture book, which allows more than one moral or lesson. The length of the manuscript makes a difference. Also, there is no hard and fast rule about what "lesson" or "moral" is included.
Dawsongirl 
Thank you, Vivian, for the "Writing for Children" newsletter. Concise, easy-to-read and to understand advice! I read several of the children's stories you included in the Highlighted Items section. They "blew me away!" Thank you again, and I wish you a full and speedy recovery.
Zeke
I think that in some ways, writing for children is very challenging.
Thanks for the tips.
Zeke
Thank you for the comments. Yes, children can write, and writing for children can be quite challenging.
Thank you for joining me again this issue. I would still like to know what topics you would like covered in this newsletter. Until next time, read, write, and enjoy.
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