Why did you pursue writing?
As a child I used writing as a way to express myself. It was an awesome outlet for feelings I
may not have wanted to tell anyone.
As an adult I continued to write and I always enjoyed it, but never
shared it because I always thought others wrote much better. For years friends have been encouraging
me to publish my poetry (which I may do soon), but my insecurities about
writing hindered me until one day I came to the realization that I can not ask
other to conquer their fears, if I were not conquering mine, so I wrote and
self publishing Brand Legacy – Make Your Mark.
What inspired your book?
The idea of the book was inspired by one of my favorite
basketball players – Earvin Magic Johnson. Magic, built a name for a himself as one of the best
basketball players in history, however when he was diagnosed with a disease in
the prime of his career, everyone thought his life was over. Magic not only proved, he was strong
enough to survive the disease, but used his brand to build an empire… a
legacy. As I would talk to
clients and friends about personal branding, it hit me one day… Although we may
not have Magic’s money and notoriety, we all have a personal brand and we
should utilize it in order to build the life that we want to be remembered for.
How long have you been publishing your work?
Although I have been writing all of my life, Brand Legacy
is the first book I have officially published.
What’s your writing environment like?
I can write almost anywhere. I normally like it quiet to gather my thoughts, but
sometimes I need to be in a location with activity and people interacting. I
write in various areas in my home as well as coffee shops, airplanes and
hotels. While writing Brand
Legacy, I was in a job that had me traveling 3 out of 4 weeks of the month, so
I would try glean inspiration from all of my travels. I remember one time I was on a plane heading home, my
computer died and I was in the middle of a thought, so I pulled out my phone and
typed almost half a chapter on my note pad. As I tell everyone who has asked me
about writing, try to sit down and write something at least 15-30 minutes a
day, some days you will write a sentence and some days several paragraphs. The
point is to just write.
What projects are you currently working on?
I am in the process of finishing 4 ebooks:
• High
Five – A Pentagon at work (Team Work),
• Born
to lead (Leadership)
• The
dog ate my homework (Time Management)
• Posted
(Responsible Social Media)
Follow Angela:
Twitter: @mayartis
No comments:
Post a Comment