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No Resolutions by Michelle Cowan

I know that I haven't written anything in quite a while, and I'm not even sure when I will get back to it.  I make no promises—no resolutions.  This goes for booking gigs, too. 

This music business thing had me flying high for a few years and seemed to gain momentum, but keeping that momentum requires a lot of energy from me. Therefore, I've decided to form a band.  Soon, I will be coming out with a three-song release showcasing some great work over the last couple of years.  But I am also determined to record and release a full-length album with a band of my own within the next three years.  That's the next project on the horizon.

I hope to grace your ears soon with acoustic versions of new music, for yes, I still write music every day.  I just also happen to be in the middle of learning about contentment with a life that doesn't drive me absolutely crazy with too many commitments and too many projects.  As an artist, I am called to share something special with the world.  My contribution hasn't come to fruition yet, so please be patient as the multiple ships I've set sail come back into the harbor at their own time.

Basically, I'm forming a band because I need help, and I can't do this alone.  I can't not do music.  I can't stop performing. But nor can I create the music that's in my head on my own. 

More soon ~

Rock Star Writing and Editing by Michelle Cowan

I'm finally ready to start my own writing and editing business: Rock Star Writing and Editing.  I'm thrilled that I now have enough experience to offer quality services through a more professional structure.  Please tell all your friends... and your boss... about my new venture.

Life is getting a bit stale, and I need to bring more variety into the work portion of my life.  Working for myself and choosing a more diverse set of projects promises to bring just that.  I'm searching for something.  I feel very displaced and hungry for an unknown experience.  This new business is one attempt to find a new level of satisfaction. 

It may not be healthy to continually seek the next level in one's life or career.  It's a pretty futile journey.  The human soul is never completely satisfied.  We never reach the apex of achievement, even when we accomplish our most outrageous dreams.  Even though I know these things, I also know that I am a person who rarely feels content.  Although I meditate and seek knowledge and try to base my worth on things other than my accomplishments, I am always reaching.  Instead of denying or suppressing that desire (as I often do), I'm embracing it in this effort to bring a new work element into my life.

Please support me by visiting www.rockstarwriting.wordpress.com.  And tell everyone you know, especially those who regularly hire freelance writers and editors or who have a need for technical or other business writing expertise.

Rock on!