Welcome

Freelance Writer, Copy Editor, Artist,Creativity Coach and Online Radio Show Producer

Hello, I am Belinda (McGrath) Witzenhausen a freelance writer, copy editor, creativity coach, online radio show producer, artist and amateur photographer.

I have always enjoyed helping others, both my education and work history have revolved around social services and I have been blessed to cross paths with many interesting, inspiring, creative people. My main goals in life are to make sure each of my days is touched by the creative process as well as trying to help others heal and find their passion in life. I also hope to be an advocate for children and adults with special needs, chronic illness, and learning challenges.

Currently, I am working on a book to be released  2013, am a contributing writer for various mainstream websites, main writer/creator/coach at www.IgniteYourCreativity.net, www.WriterzBlox.net, partner at Professor Owl’s Book Corner and a producer for Blogtalk’s Radio show Conscious Choices (currently on hiatus).

My mission is to produce content that will impact people in a positive and memorable way.

You can also find me here:

	IgniteYourCreativity.net
	ProfessorOwlsBookCorner.com
	WriterzBlox
	Bella’s Creations
	Personal Development Blog
COMING SOON! Pleased to announce the re-launch of our publishing company ~ Professor Owl’s Publication Centre!  www.professorowlspublicationcentre.com

Quote of the Week via www.BelindaWitzenhausen.com ~ May 17th, 2013

“Work on a good piece of writing proceeds on three levels: a musical one, where it is composed; an architectural one, where it is constructed; and finally, a textile one, where it is woven.”

~ Walter Benjamin

 

Wednesday Wallpaper for Writers ~ May 15th, 2013 via www.BelindaWitzenhausen.com

“The artist is always beginning. Any work of art which is not a beginning,
an invention, a discovery, is of little worth.” ~Ezra Pound.

Affirmation for Writers~ May 14th, 2013~via www.BelindaWitzenhausen.com

I am constantly growing and improving as a writer.

Weekly Writing Spark~May 13th, 2013 || via www.BelindaWitzenhausen.com

“There are as many worlds as there are kinds of days, and as an opal changes its colors and its fire to match the nature of a day, so do I.” ~John Steinbeck

One thing I have learned is that there is one constant in life and that is change. We all experience changes that occur by choice or by chance, they can be positive and enrich us, often, when thrust upon us; they knock us down and scare us to our core but ultimately, they change us by teaching us more about our strengths and ourselves.

Change can be difficult, but it is inevitable, what matters the most is how we face it.  Are you in the midst of change? What positive lessons are rising to the surface? What would you like the outcome to be? What can you do to help yourself reach that outcome? How are you changing? Reflect and write.

Quote of the Week via www.BelindaWitzenhausen.com ~ May 10th, 2013

“And what, you ask, does writing teach us? First and foremost, it reminds us that we are alive and that it is a gift and a privilege, not a right. We must earn life once it has been awarded us. Life asks for rewards back because it has favored us with animation. So while our art cannot, as we wish it could, save us from wars, privation, envy, greed, old age, or death, it can revitalize us amidst it all.”

~Ray Bradbury

 

Sunshine Award from the wonderful and talented Honoré Dupuis

As usual when catching up on my feeds, I looked to see if there were new posts by Honoré Dupuis from his wonderful blog “Of Glass & Paper“. Reading his post
“Sunshine Award from a Master” I was thrilled to see that he had been a recipient of such a well deserved award. I was also surprised to see my name listed in his nominations among such wonderful bloggers as Rick Stassi, Leslie Moon, Louise Hastings, Mirabella, Jim Wright, Diana Lee, Ash N. Finn, Marny Copal and Romantic Dominant.

Honoré is such a wonderful person and talented writer it was a true honor that he chose me and I want to thank him for bestowing such a compliment, it is appreciated more than he knows.

As per the rules listed below, here are my answers for the Q & A questions…

Favorite Color: Since for many black isn’t a color I would have to say “Amethyst” …okay, okay “purple”. *sighs*

Favorite Animal: Dragonfly…okay, I know it’s an insect, not an animal..but rules were meant to be broken.

Favorite Number: “11″ ..not “666″ to many people’s surprise

Favorite Non-alcoholic Drink: Coffee…and for those who know me well, they are painfully aware that it is a necessity in my world…and theirs, which would explain the “666″ reference. *evil grin*

Facebook or Twitter: Tough choice, but I guess I am a Twitter girl…I like the challenge of trying to get a point across in a 140 characters or less… and for a long-winded gal like me…it can only be a positive.

Your Passion: Other than my wonderful husband Mike, I would have to say using my creativity, whether in written word or captured moment….or trying to make my cooking look way more appetizing than it will actually taste. LOL

Giving or getting presents: Giving for sure, unless it’s books…or coffee.

Favorite Day: November 5th

Favorite Flowers: Gerber Daisies

My nominations: Now to be serious… all of those I have chosen are wonderfully supportive and talented bloggers, writers, authors and/or artists who dedicate their time and skills to pursue their craft and inspire others.

Rich Weatherly:Writer, author, poet, photographer and blogger.

Karen Einsel:Writer, author and blogger

Jenny Sosniak:Writer and blogger

Micheal Rivers:Writer and author

Eri Nelson:Wonder woman , author, publisher and blogger

Maryann Kempher:Writer, author and blogger

Carole DiTosti:Writer, author, poet and blogger

Damyanti Ghosh:Writer, author and blogger

Lora Fisher:Writer, photographer, curator, and artist

Glenn Starkey:Writer, author and blogger

Sheilagh Lee: Writer, author and blogger

If you want to join in the fun, and continue the process, the rules are to:

(1) Thank the person who gave you the award in your blog post.

(2) Complete the Q&A below in your blog post.

(3) Pass on the award to 10-12 deserving and inspiring bloggers, inform them and link to their blogs.

Wednesday Wallpaper for Writers ~ May 8th, 2013 via www.BelindaWitzenhausen.com

“Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind.”
~Rudyard Kipling

Affirmation for Writers~ May 7th, 2013~via www.BelindaWitzenhausen.com

Writing makes it easy for me to step out of my comfort zone.

Weekly Writing Spark~May 6th, 2013 || via www.BelindaWitzenhausen.com

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” 

~Thomas Merton

Write about a time when you were completely lost in the moment. Was it creating a work of art, writing, reading, playing music or just being lost in a particular mood?  Reflect and write!

Quote of the Week via www.BelindaWitzenhausen.com ~ May 3rd, 2013

“The great work must inevitably be obscure, except to the very few, to those who like the author himself are initiated into the mysteries. Communication then is secondary: it is perpetuation which is important. For this only one good reader is necessary.”

~Henry Miller