A Reader First, A Writer Second

I admit, in many posts, that I am reader -- before I am a writer. Meaning my first love is not writing, it is reading books.

Ever since I had my first job, I always make it a point to buy books that could help me do well in my work. Since I am in the field of manufacturing and production, I have lots of operations research books, toyota books and lately six sigma books.

When I went also into freelance writing, I have a good number of books about writing, like:
1.) A Writer's Guide to Nonfiction by Elizabeth Lyon,
2.) From Pen to Print by Ellen M. Kozak,
3.) The Right Way to Write Reports by Steve Gravett
4.) How to Punctuate by George Davidson
5.) Writing with a Purpose by McCrimmon
6.) many more...

But when I analyze though, the root of all my love for reading is my passion for learning. I think it all boils down to my hunger for knowledge, really.

I also have a good number of books about leadership, that is why I also do some blogging about it here: leading101.blogspot.com

There is so much to learn, and there are a lot of good books to read. The more I read, the more I become interested in various things. I think this is how my life will be until my last breath... when I'm very old, I picture myself with my wife on one hand, and a book on the other.. =)

The Joy of Freelance Writing -- Putting Your Strengths to Work

It is always a joy for me to write. And with some freelance writing work, when my schedule allows, my days [and nights =) ] are more enjoyable .

There is some degree of satisfaction I get when I write. Like reading, I love to write. I think it was in my elementary years that I discovered that I know a little about writing. It was also around grade 6, when I got 2nd place for an essay writing contest, "Quo Vadis Filipinas" -- meaning "Where are you going Philippines?"

I don't know--but even during those early times, I liked writing essays and even poems. When I grew up, my writing helped me a lot. My experience in writing (and love of it still), was an advantage when I made a report or a thesis. Writing a poem had its uses also: especially when you try to win over a girl's heart, hehe =)

Overall, I feel that writing is one of my strengths--among others, I hope. =)

Being one of my strengths: thus, the reason for some part-time freelance writing gigs.

Passion for Writing

I love writing. If you are here reading this blog, then you probably do too.

My purpose for this blog is to write about writing. =)

I claim to be no expert about writing, it's just it, I love to write -- so somebody stop me! :)

I find that writing about a topic will make me do research and read about it more. I find myself learning more in the process -- and thus, my writing about writing... (here we go again!)

I've been currently buying a lot of books I can find about writing. I want to learn as much as I can about it. I've been doing some freelance work here and there, but I feel I still have a lot to learn.

Here I will post what I think are important on the subject of writing, with the hope that it will also help others. If you happen to know more, then you can always correct me or place comments on my posts so that I would learn from you as well.

So here's to writing -- and my love for it. I hope this is my calling and my fate. I am a writer by heart -- and God knows this to be so. God bless me!!! and yes, yes, you included! =)

Contact me: bmrwriterph@gmail.com