MFA's and News

So here is an accurate representation of my life during my finals week:

Don't get me wrong, my grades were great and I did what I had to do, but it doesn't mean I enjoyed a second of it. In fact, this entire semester I've felt completely unmotivated in regards to school and to writing. I've put things off more than I ever have. I went to class, learned finance stuff, but barely felt like I was present. It just all felt so repetitive and I didn't feel like I was moving anywhere. Luckily, I did enjoy most of my actual classes. I helped start a new club at my university and I managed to pull myself out of the semester long rut.

I've decided to pursue an MFA in Creative writing for young adults sometime in the near future. I was originally planning on going to get an MBA and focus part time on writing. Why? Well I love business and finance, but this past semester I realized I need to focus on my first love. I've dedicated four years to finance. I can give at least two to writing. Sure finance is a safer path. With an MBA you can make well into the six figures, even before you turn 30. It's safe and wonderful, but it's not my dream. It's not what fulfills me or keeps me awake at night. Writing is what I could spend hours on hours doing. It's what makes me smile. It's what makes me whole.

People say an MFA won't pay much. It's a waste of money. Writing in general isn't secure. What's the point of studying an art form? In general I think people hear MFA or any art major and think they we'll starve. Well, I won't starve. I'm going to write and be happy. Even the thought of doing an MFA has made me happier and brighter than I have been all semester. Because that's what happens when you do what you love. You glow. You shine. You dream again.

Anyways moving on from the life rant, I have also decided to post a new version of one of my old novels on wattpad. The link to Melo Hearts is here:

https://www.wattpad.com/story/91046211-melo-heartshttps://www.wattpad.com/story/91046211-melo-hearts

I can't promise an upload schedule yet, but look forward to many updates as I am on winter break. Thank you everyone who has read it so far.

And update #2 I am working full time on my retelling of Beauty and the Beast. This project will be my focus for my winter break and next semester as I send it to agents. These are my two updates and my life rant. To whoever is reading, thanks. It means a lot. Again, follow your dreams. Do what you love. Life's too short not to.

<3 Daniela

It's Been a While

Wow. It's been a while, hasn't it?

My last post was July 4, 2015. That means it's been 1 year, 4 months, and 16 days since my last post. For a more rounded number, that's about 505 days. Talk about a hiatus. To be honest, I haven't thought a lot about this blog in the past year and however many days. That doesn't mean I haven't thought about writing and my goal to get published. It doesn't mean that I haven't thought about Delayed, or the unfinished sequel to it. It just means life happened, and I got a bit distracted with being a college student. Self-Publishing Delayed was nice, the novel is still out there, I made a little money to help me along. It was a good deal.

However, the amount of time needed to dedicate myself to self publishing wasn't something I found all that appealing. Success is possible. It's really hard work, no matter what you do in life. Talent is half the battle, the other part of the coin is simply how willing you are to work for it. I have new plans for the upcoming year, really exciting news and so forth. For 2017 my goal is start pursuing a more traditional route. I'm going to be entering Grad school in Fall 2017, but I've decided to dedicate myself to writing as a full time job. Luckily, I'm at a place where that's possible for me. I'm young, (21 now), I have time, few bills, and low stress. The only responsibility I have is myself. So for the next few months keep your eyes peeled for news on my end. I promise not to abandon my blog again. I missed this old friend.

On the bright side, it's almost Thanksgiving. A crazy semester filled with group projects and life changing decisions is almost over, and I am finally in a more disciplined writing mood. I know I want to be a published author. I want to dedicate my life to writing. But I'm also a finance student. I love finance and business. This past semester has taught me that. So now my life is a balance between those two loves, well okay writing is my first love, my passion. Finance is something I've been curious about, and have learned to love as well. We'll see how it goes. I promise to write more and read more and announce my news very soon.

Now time to get back to some assignments for a Literature class I took as an elective. It's too much work, but somehow I love it.

Good luck to everyone, if anyone does read this blog. If not, good luck to future readers who might come across this post. Keep chasing your dreams and living life without letting fear get in the way.

Wishing you the best,

Daniela