Reflection (On My Publishing Process)

This is a reflection about the process of publishing for my class "writing for publication".

From the assignments we were asked to create for this class, I chose the article on holistic healthcare for submission . I had a lot of fun writing that piece. It is a very short article in general but I believe, that I managed to give a lot of useful information about what holistic healthcare really is. I titled my article "Holistic Healthcare In A Nutshell" because that is truly what it is. A short summary trying to fit in all past, present and future, with all the branches holistic health care offers. This article is definitely suited for those who are in a hurry and want to have a quick understanding about this topic.


Looking through several online publishers, I decided to go with articlebase.com. My reasons for choosing this online publishing site was simple; they accept inexperienced writers and their interface is very easy to navigate through, with a very simple sign up process. Not to mention, it is a free service.


I once submitted an article online and in print about PROM "What is PROM?" The print publication was a magazine called Sidelines (Publication from Sidelines.org for mothers-to-be with high risk pregnancies)  and online I submitted it to Helium. I remember when it was published, I got a copy in the mail and when I saw my article I felt pride. The sidelines magazine helped me though a difficult time and I knew that some moms will be happy to read my article and have the hope they need so desperately.


Upon submitting this article, which I mainly wrote for this class, I feel proud once again. It is a great topic that might be new to some people who never have thought to help their bodies and minds with other means than medication. With that said, I would be very thrilled, if my article was going to lead someone to better health.


I would love to continue to write and hopefully submit more creations for publication. Writing, to me, gives a sense of accomplishment and a great purpose, and that will be a good reason for me to continue doing it.

News Release- (Class Assignment)

*This event is real


News Release


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2012


For more information contact:
Mcmenamins Grand Lodge
3505 Pacific Avenue
Forrest Grove, Oregon
503-352-6151
Faireinthegrove.com

The Eight Annual Medieval “ Faire In The Grove” Schedule Set FOREST GROVE, OR – Young and old are invited to the 8th annual medieval family friendly festival which is set to  Saturday, May 5th from 10am -6pm and Sunday, May 6th  from 10 am – 4pm, at McMenamin's Grand Lodge. (3505  Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, OR 97113). McMenamin's lawn will be literally turned into a medieval  village with lots of fun activities for any age group. The festival  will have many demonstrations like fencing and armored  combat, medieval cooking and crafts, blacksmithing and  many more. This festival will allow you to go back in time and experience  the Middle Ages and Renaissance era. There will be plenty of entertainment, such as Knights combating, magic, singing  and dancing, music. "The Medieval Faire in the Grove has truly become a  Washington County tradition," event organizer and Pacific  history professor Martha Rampton said. "It is a family- friendly  opportunity for us to travel back in time and experience life in  the Middle Ages and Renaissance." This fun event is suited for the entire family and made  possible by the Pacific University's Department of History,  presented by The Barony of Dragon's Mist of the Society for  Creative  Anachronism and hosted by McMenamins Grand  Lodge. So come and join the fun and medieval excitement! For more information please go to the following website faireinthegrove.com or  call Mcmenamins Grand Lodge at 503-352-6151 ####

Creative Writing Piece - Free Writing

*This piece is for my class assignment. Free writing. So it might not make much sense, it is simply to free the words from the mind. Also a side note, I am a slow typer using only 2 fingers! I think last time I checked it's 20 something words per minute? ok...Ready, set, go!....




I cannot believe how fast the weather switched to almost summer, i mean it was like cold and nasty three days ago, i was still wearing my winter jacket as a matter of fact and now 2 days ago the sun came out and it was like 80 degrees out there. as a matter of fact i already have a tan, yes i tan easily but still it's pretty amazing. i look darker now than my boyfriend who is hispanic with a medium dark skin. so i went to goodwill the other day, because target donated a bunch of stuff to them recently and i saw all these awesome bikinis and swim suits  for a pretty decent price and the best part is that they were new, so i bought myself four bikinis, yeah i know it is not essential to have that many bikinis but i couldn't decide they all looked awesome. one was this almost neon light blue color, the other was neon bright green, than one with brown and white stripes and lastly one that was blue and white, so yes i am ready for summer! one more minute to go than i reached my 7 minutes, maybe i'll write and additional 2 minutes or so, no big deal. than by the time i am done i can go and have a nice snack. since i have been writing about the weather i guess i might add that i sure hope that summer is here for this year, i don't want to go back to jackets and long pant anymore for a while, and i have seen all the rain already so it would be nice to get the summer break, especially now that we will have a week off. the end :)

My Inspiration

My Inspiration

Every person draws his/her inspiration from a different source. As for me I get my inspiration from my goals I want to achieve in life. Those goals motivate me and energize me to do the steps I need to take and to never give up. I need to cross the finish line for every goal, and that is my inspiration.

But to go even further life itself is an inspiration, like breathing the air, see the blue sky, feel the grass under my feet. Connecting with the chakras one by one and feeling them getting balanced is an inspiration. To connect with myself on a physical, mental and spiritual level is an inspiration.

This means the now and the future are my inspirations.

Since communication is a big part of achieving any goal in life, I do believe that my inspiration guides my writing style and even go as far as saying it enhances my writing style.

I don't believe that my writing style interferes negatively with my inspiration, since I am what I write and I write to achieve. Maybe this only makes sense to me, but to clarify; it basically means that my writing goes along with my inspiration and can help me by achieving my goals.

Writing definitely sorts out the things stored in the mind and does help with seeing things clearly to make the right choices. It's a great venting mechanism and it helps me stay focused and inspired and continue to aim for anything I dream about.

Self Esteem

Self Esteem I don't know how I came to be here. All I know is, that I am usually put into a drawer next to some books and folders along with some others of my kind; writing utensils. I think I might have come here by accident, you know, put into a purse without paying attention after filling out an application for employment or maybe after signing a credit card slip. I am not sure... since I never had a plastic spoon attached to me, it seems logical. So here I am now out of the drawer, lying on a fancy looking binder next to this metallic shiny beautiful pen. Yes, I am a bit envious, since I am just this insignificant little white plastic pen with with a logo and a phone number printed on it. I wonder if Shiny here was bought or came here just like I did. I knew of some very expensive looking pens which were also imprinted with advertising. Shiny is definitely intimidating. It is so heavy and big, it must feel good in the hands of anyone writing. So smooth and so well formed to fit perfectly. Not to talk about the beautiful exterior- shiny silver ends with light blue metallic coating; it's almost like a Ferrari among the pens. I bet it writes excellent as well - probably the best quality ink lasting forever; who knows maybe it can even write upside down like those astronaut pens I heard about. What am I even doing here? Am I even needed? Can I be of any use at all? Ok, I am panicking now, I need to focus. ... Once I lay on top of an open magazine and I remember the page had an article about self esteem and how thinking positively can change ones life to the better. I am a good pen. I can write and I can help create good stories, write wonderful letters and useful lists to remember. I am worthy! Even if small, beat up and made of plastic! I hear foot steps. My owner is entering the room and she is mumbling something about a rough draft and homework. Oh no, she grabs shiny! I am here too! I can do it and I can help you to write the most amazing story ever! Please pick me and I will not let you down! I am light, small and plastic, and I was only created to spread the word about some company, but looks don't mean much they are just a shell; my ink is full with creativity and passion. Yes she picked Shiny ...but wait a minute, she doesn't seem happy at all. I hear her complaining about how Shiny feels too heavy and make her fingers sweat. Now Shiny is flying through the air elegant and weightless like a spaceship on a mission until it roughly hits the ground and remains motionless. I feel myself being lifted up in the air feeling the warm breeze coming in through the open window, get a peak of the sun trying to shine through a big fluffy cloud...and there I am ready to write being held on top of a white college ruled notebook right at the desk. Before I'll get to work I hear these words resonating deep into my soul: "Thank goodness I have at least one good pen, I should have known!"

Bio

Szilvia has a design background. She graduated in Visual Communication/Multimedia with an Associate's and a Bachelor's degree. Her work style reflects her life choices; minimalist with lots of contrast, shapes, simplicity with lots of empty spaces creating a sense of "order" and calmness.

She has recently found a new path to aim for although design will be always a part of her life. Now a student of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts and the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, she aspires to become Mind Body Wellness Practitioner with emphasis on Holistic Nutrition and Hypnotherapy.

Her goal is to help people to get healthier or maintain health or reverse illnesses on physical, mental, and spiritual levels without any medications or invasive treatments.

She will be still designing to lift the spirits including her own.

Contact Szilvia and ask her how she can help you to harmonize your body, mind and spirit for a happier and healthier life.