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As a Professional Writer/Scribe, I understand that what I do will last longer than my being on this planet. The need for one who writes will never diminish…NEVER! The professional writer makes sure the next generation knows what happened before them. It is not enough just to be called a writer, or an author for that matter, but to be able to express history in the sphere of influence, you are held accountable to, which is far greater than just “being called.” When professional writers genuinely understand why they must write, writing becomes the propulsion for our posterity’s continuation. Writing is that important for the future. It does not matter what level the professional writer is on or even what the professional writer is expounding on…what matters is that it is being done and will last.

When we trek back, even as far back as antiquity, there have always been documentation, ledgers, dossiers, transcripts, and different forms of written accounts, all for the purpose of being able to pull from archives. Human memory will fail, but a written account can continuously be tracked and used accordingly. I say these things to point out that our profession will not die out but rather grow exponentially. A professional writer will be called upon to take from memory, repetition, mastery, and experience to solidify it in forms that can be redistributed for generations to come, even if the one who captured it is no longer available. A written account of our times, events, struggles, triumphs, moments, achievements, even the times of strategic shifts, awakenings, detriment, upheaval, strife, destructions, and clarity…will be the marker of preservation. When history is accounted for, the generation on deck can have a schematic, not a blank canvas.  

In retrospect, the professional writer’s position and occupation have not changed but instead have grown and increased. Our job as preservers of the written document is exceedingly great, as it should be. We help preserve times and seasons for the generation that can continue in our stead. We will not write for status, fame, fortune, or a platform but to make sure what happened will not be forgotten but forever etched in history. ~Make Your Mark…

~Eboney

There’s an old saying, or better yet, an old adage that says, “Knowledge is power.” That saying is truly an understatement. In my quest to become a steward of wealth, not just monetary wealth, I’m learning that without wisdom, one cannot obtain the greater portion of what is desired. 

Let me start out by saying knowledge and wisdom go hand-in-hand. These two powers work in tandem with each other, so if knowledge is power, then wisdom is the principal thing. Let me put even more validity behind this newly crafted saying…

-Knowledge, meaning, per Webster’s Dictionary, is information, understanding, or skill that one would get from experience or education. Google.com states that ‘knowledge’ means the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association. 

-Wisdom, per Webster’s Dictionary, is knowledge of what is proper or reasonable, and a good sense of judgment. It also explains that ‘wisdom’ means having the ability to discern inner qualities and relationships, insight, and a wise attitude, belief, or course of action.  Google.com states that ‘wisdom’ means the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise. It also noted that wisdom is the soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment. 

The definitions and meanings of those two words prove to be self-evident in explaining why they work in tandem with each other. You cannot have one without the other. If you only possess the knowledge of a thing without wisdom, how would you know the application of what has been ascertained? Or, if you have acquired wisdom, what kind of education or familiarity of a thing do you have in the first place? Knowledge and wisdom need each other to work the power that is housed within them.

I want to convey and apply this understanding in my sphere of influence. I want to ensure this understanding is prosperous in all of my endeavors. I don’t want to just say these understandings but fulfill them…daily. And I genuinely want the same for all my followers, as well as professional writers abroad. I want to ensure that I am releasing all the framework of success to you in this day and time. And to champion your right to be powerful in knowledge and wisdom as you embark on proving that you have what it takes to Make Your Mark in this world through your professional writing and scribing.

~Eboney

If you don’t see yourself as a winner, you will not win; it’s as simple as that. I value my time, as should we all, and at the same time, can I truly see the vision realized that was seen years ago? I’m on the brink of tapping into this professional writing journey, and it’s becoming increasingly “in plain eyesight” for me. Now, I don’t want any of my readers to believe that I have it all together because I don’t, but what I do have is confidence, tenacity, foundation, and expertise. I say all that just to say that if you see an opportunity, GO FOR IT! Do not sell yourself short; take the risk, put yourself out there, test the waters, and see what you’re made of. And if you fail…that doesn’t mean that you’re a failure; that just means you know what NOT to do, and you move forward in your endeavors to see the conception of a thing come to fruition. You do not have to fail in your learning.

So, I have some pointers for all of the new “professional writers” looking at that enormous ocean of the world of professional writing. You may have heard some of these pointers before, but it’s good to have some reiteration.

-Pointer #1: Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. Listen really well; some rich intel exists in our sphere of influence. Look at what’s working, do your research, look at the models that have gone before you, and put yourself in that creative space. Sometimes, we want to show that we can start something, and at the same time, we have forerunners who have tested all different scenarios and models. Let’s look at who’s doing it the best, check out who’s making it happen, take inventory and stock, and run with it. If it’s not broke…you know the rest.

-Pointer #2: Be your authentic self. Now, we won’t reinvent the wheel, but we will not steal someone else’s identity. The complexities and uniqueness about you will be what makes your writing a cut above the rest. What do you bring to the table? How may you interject with your skill and wisdom? How may your products and services match with what is needed? Does your input break the mold? Remember, don’t sell yourself short…keyword, “YOURSELF.”

-Pointer #3: Surround yourself with what you do. Never let anyone make fun of the fact that you love writing. If you are going to make professional writing a career or even a business, then protect your craft and those who do what you do. Make sure you never put down the rich stock you came into the world with. Keep something around you so that you will always be available to write, copy, transcribe, record, and dictate…never be caught off guard. Be ready to write at ALL TIMES! Remember, there is always something to write about that needs recording and preservation and something that needs to be captured to be remembered. Okay, I believe that’s enough for now. And as always, remember to Make Your Mark.

~Eboney

One of the first pearls of wisdom I understood was the difference between writing with passion and writing with confidence. There is a stark difference, so let me give these two words due justice. By way of Dictionary.com, passion means any powerful, compelling, or emotional feeling, a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything. Confidence, meaning, coming from Dictionary.com, means full trust, belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing. It also means belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities, self-reliance, and assurance.

Now, I know you are probably asking yourselves, “What is Eboney talking about?” When writing, your confidence is not in your passion but in your content, product, and ability to produce. Your confidence is in the results, your response, your solutions, and your work. 

Think about it. A person can be passionate and never produce. Passion can fizzle out and die down. Passion does not complete. Passion cannot do what your confidence has been built to do. Passion does not equate to tenacity, which means persistence. Passion can only get you so far, whereas confidence can be stretched beyond its limit. When you’re confident, you go further, you go the extra mile, you know what’s ahead, and you go in prepared, stocked, and ready. Passion stirs you, but confidence will advance you. 

I’ll end on this, as you grow into a phenomenal professional with your writing, pull on what you know you can do. Pull on what you are rich in and what you are stocked with. I want to see your confident work that puts the shiny red bow on your passion to produce and preserve. Until next time, remember to Make Your Mark

~Eboney