People often wonder where they'll be in ten years.
Ten years ago I would have never even thought about writing a book, let alone an entire series. I would have never thought about writing a screenplay nor working for a production company. Yet here I am.
The path to our dreams is completely different for everyone, even if you have the same dream as another. Two people could begin at the same point and end up in different places all together. That's how life works. It throws you curve-balls. Sometimes those curve-balls are good - they lead you on to something better than you imagined. Sometimes they're set-backs, but you shouldn't look at those set-backs as a bad thing.
People often tend to look at set-backs as failure or a misstep. But it's not, set-backs happen to test you - not to defeat you. They test your patience, your determination, and your strength. Set-backs should make you work harder, not give up all together.
I'm still on the road to my dream. I haven't reached my destination yet. The path I have chosen has thrown me some curve-balls, I've hit some potholes, even broke down a few times, but I haven't given up on the prize - my goal. I don't even know what my goal entails completely, but that is what is so great about life. Your goal could be huge, but the goal life grants you could be even bigger. That's why when you do reach your goal, keep striving forward. You'll gain more than you ever imagined.
In the past two years, I have written and published two books and several screenplays. The series I'm currently writing will be an eight book series called The Archangel Series. With my first two books out and published, IMMORTAL and RESISTANCE. I'm planning on releasing my third book, FREEDOM, this upcoming Fall.
I originally intended to only write IMMORTAL as a standalone book. Then I decided on a trilogy, then I realized I could do so much more than that and planned a eight book series. I could have stopped with just one book and called it day, but I didn't. I saw a better future and went after it.
My series may not be as popular as Harry Potter yet, but I have faith in my writing and my series that one day it will become known to the world. That's a goal of mine, but not my entire goal. Becoming a best selling author is a great achievement, but I won't stop there.
After I complete this series, I have other series that I plan to write. I plan on writing for a long time. My work isn't finished at best seller or top ten book. I love to write and I will do it for as long as I am able. My goal is simply just to write and be successful in it. To not have to work a 9-5 job ever again - that's definitely one of my goals. A goal that I hope to achieve soon.
While I was writing my first book, IMMORTAL, I decided to give screenplays a go. I ended up writing a romantic comedy called ONLY 14 DAYS. For a first screenplay by a new screenwriter, it wasn't bad. I went on to write several more: SMOKED, THE SECRETS OF BLAIR MANOR, and FALLING FOR FLAWS. While writing these screenplays, I met a great friend, who is now my co-writer. We wrote FALLING FOR FLAWS together as well as a new script that came from her imagination called LOVELESS and she also helped me polish up ONLY 14 DAYS.
If I hadn't considered attempting to write screenplays, I wouldn't be where I am now. Not only did a gain a great friend and co-writer, but I also gained a job at a production company writing scripts. If I only stuck with writing books, it would have taken me much longer to get where I am now. Little things make a huge impact on your life. I never imagined writing a screenplay would change my entire future.
FALLING FOR FLAWS is currently in pre-production and is set to film this year. If I had not taken the effort to extend my range, I would probably be working some job that I hated and would have had little time to write my books. This is how my goal became larger as time went on. I have achieved several of my goals in completing IMMORTAL and RESISTANCE as well as several screenplays, but my ultimate goal has not yet been reached.
I'm excited to see what the future holds and you should be too. The future is a mystery that only you can solve. So what will you do? Will you settle with one goal or strive after many? The choice will ultimately decide your future.
Keep your head high and your eyes on the prize.
God bless,
~ Tim
Ten years ago I would have never even thought about writing a book, let alone an entire series. I would have never thought about writing a screenplay nor working for a production company. Yet here I am.
The path to our dreams is completely different for everyone, even if you have the same dream as another. Two people could begin at the same point and end up in different places all together. That's how life works. It throws you curve-balls. Sometimes those curve-balls are good - they lead you on to something better than you imagined. Sometimes they're set-backs, but you shouldn't look at those set-backs as a bad thing.
People often tend to look at set-backs as failure or a misstep. But it's not, set-backs happen to test you - not to defeat you. They test your patience, your determination, and your strength. Set-backs should make you work harder, not give up all together.
I'm still on the road to my dream. I haven't reached my destination yet. The path I have chosen has thrown me some curve-balls, I've hit some potholes, even broke down a few times, but I haven't given up on the prize - my goal. I don't even know what my goal entails completely, but that is what is so great about life. Your goal could be huge, but the goal life grants you could be even bigger. That's why when you do reach your goal, keep striving forward. You'll gain more than you ever imagined.
In the past two years, I have written and published two books and several screenplays. The series I'm currently writing will be an eight book series called The Archangel Series. With my first two books out and published, IMMORTAL and RESISTANCE. I'm planning on releasing my third book, FREEDOM, this upcoming Fall.
I originally intended to only write IMMORTAL as a standalone book. Then I decided on a trilogy, then I realized I could do so much more than that and planned a eight book series. I could have stopped with just one book and called it day, but I didn't. I saw a better future and went after it.
My series may not be as popular as Harry Potter yet, but I have faith in my writing and my series that one day it will become known to the world. That's a goal of mine, but not my entire goal. Becoming a best selling author is a great achievement, but I won't stop there.
After I complete this series, I have other series that I plan to write. I plan on writing for a long time. My work isn't finished at best seller or top ten book. I love to write and I will do it for as long as I am able. My goal is simply just to write and be successful in it. To not have to work a 9-5 job ever again - that's definitely one of my goals. A goal that I hope to achieve soon.
While I was writing my first book, IMMORTAL, I decided to give screenplays a go. I ended up writing a romantic comedy called ONLY 14 DAYS. For a first screenplay by a new screenwriter, it wasn't bad. I went on to write several more: SMOKED, THE SECRETS OF BLAIR MANOR, and FALLING FOR FLAWS. While writing these screenplays, I met a great friend, who is now my co-writer. We wrote FALLING FOR FLAWS together as well as a new script that came from her imagination called LOVELESS and she also helped me polish up ONLY 14 DAYS.
If I hadn't considered attempting to write screenplays, I wouldn't be where I am now. Not only did a gain a great friend and co-writer, but I also gained a job at a production company writing scripts. If I only stuck with writing books, it would have taken me much longer to get where I am now. Little things make a huge impact on your life. I never imagined writing a screenplay would change my entire future.
FALLING FOR FLAWS is currently in pre-production and is set to film this year. If I had not taken the effort to extend my range, I would probably be working some job that I hated and would have had little time to write my books. This is how my goal became larger as time went on. I have achieved several of my goals in completing IMMORTAL and RESISTANCE as well as several screenplays, but my ultimate goal has not yet been reached.
I'm excited to see what the future holds and you should be too. The future is a mystery that only you can solve. So what will you do? Will you settle with one goal or strive after many? The choice will ultimately decide your future.
Keep your head high and your eyes on the prize.
God bless,
~ Tim
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