A side note: To my regular readers, this is my entry into the MarketingProfs Marketing Writing Bootcamp Scholarship
From
a young age I’ve been drawn to writing. As a child I’d sit in the plush
computer chair in my family’s “computer room” and third grade me would write
short stories, or at least try. Each time I’d come back to the computer I had a
new idea in mind and start a new story. My dad hates clutter on the computer
and I know that as much as he may want to delete those half written stories I
started as a 9 year old and eventually abandoned, he keeps them in a folder on
the desktop entitled “Taylor’s”. I have to admit I’m a little nervous to read
the stories I wrote all those years ago, but they built the foundation for my
passion.
My
sophomore year of high school I began a blog. I spent all my free time writing
about different recipes I tried and new products I bought. Eventually, I bucked
up and invested in my (now current) domain, www.thebabyperks.com. This was my high school swim team nickname that just happened to stick. My junior year I joined the high school newspaper. I was in love. I started as a reporter and then became a copy editor, features editor and creative director. Around this same time I was also taking marketing classes and competing as a member in DECA. Going into college I knew I wanted to merge my interests. Luckily, my university has a strategic communication program focused on crisis communication, multimedia writing, and brand management. I love the program I’m in and the opportunities I’ve had because of my degree.
If
you aren’t challenging yourself you aren’t growing. I never want to stop
learning or developing my skills. I would love to attend the Marketing Writing
Bootcamp so that I can continue to refine my writing. I know what I love and I
love what I do, this Bootcamp will give me another perspective of how to write.
I graduate from college in 2 years and I plan on continuing to write for my
blog alongside my professional career. I would love to learn how to reach my
audience better through creating stronger content. MarketingProfs’ Bootcamp
would give me that opportunity to develop my voice on my personal platform and
strengthen my skills for my future employer’s platform.
Until next time,
Taylor xx
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