Good Evening Class! Today I am sharing this article from Julie on pointers on what are the best and worst things about being a writer. Its important to read and think about other people's perspectives.
Best
1. Unleashing your creativity
We’re free to write whatever we want, however we want. We rule the worlds in our minds and transfer it on paper to share with others. There’s no greater freedom than that of expression.
2. Working from home
Who wouldn’t want to be your own boss? When you’re a full-time writer, you can do just that. Set your own schedule, and work at your own pace. The best job ever.
3. Getting paid
This one’s obvious. Just the simple fact that you’re making money for doing what you love is awesome.
4. Gaining fans
Meeting other people who love your baby will give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. And they will give you the motivation you need to keep on writing!
5. Holding the finished product in your hands
This is the greatest feeling of all. Doesn’t matter if it’s on an electronic reader or in physical paper form. Just holding all that hard work in your hands will give you that feeling of accomplishment.
Worst
1. Insecurity
Insecurity comes in many forms, but the most common for an author are financial and mental. Selling books is a gamble each and every month. One month, the book may be selling great. The next month, not so much. That continuous rollercoaster can drive anyone insane, especially when their livelihoods depend on it.
2. Lack of time
When you’re a full-time writer on a deadline, there’s very little time for much else. If you’re a writer with a family, then there is even less time for you to do much writing. Calendars and alarms will be your best friends, especially when you’re on a deadline.
3. Fear of rejection
Our books are our babies, and we want everyone to love our babies as much as we love them. But the reality is, not everyone will love our babies. The fear of the dreaded one-star review is always on our minds, even though there’s nothing we can do about it.
4. Emotional exhaustion
They say “too much of a good thing is bad”. Sometimes, that is the case for writing. We spend weeks or months working on the same project, we eventually get sick of it and need to take a break from it for a while. Try eating your favorite food every day for a month. That food will quickly go from ‘favorite’ to ‘disgusting’.
5. Little to no social life
The stigma of writers being holed away in a closet or basement isn’t too far off. Writers need their peace and quiet, free from distractions. Socializing has to be put on the back burner until the project is done.
Best
1. Unleashing your creativity
We’re free to write whatever we want, however we want. We rule the worlds in our minds and transfer it on paper to share with others. There’s no greater freedom than that of expression.
2. Working from home
Who wouldn’t want to be your own boss? When you’re a full-time writer, you can do just that. Set your own schedule, and work at your own pace. The best job ever.
3. Getting paid
This one’s obvious. Just the simple fact that you’re making money for doing what you love is awesome.
4. Gaining fans
Meeting other people who love your baby will give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. And they will give you the motivation you need to keep on writing!
5. Holding the finished product in your hands
This is the greatest feeling of all. Doesn’t matter if it’s on an electronic reader or in physical paper form. Just holding all that hard work in your hands will give you that feeling of accomplishment.
Worst
1. Insecurity
Insecurity comes in many forms, but the most common for an author are financial and mental. Selling books is a gamble each and every month. One month, the book may be selling great. The next month, not so much. That continuous rollercoaster can drive anyone insane, especially when their livelihoods depend on it.
2. Lack of time
When you’re a full-time writer on a deadline, there’s very little time for much else. If you’re a writer with a family, then there is even less time for you to do much writing. Calendars and alarms will be your best friends, especially when you’re on a deadline.
3. Fear of rejection
Our books are our babies, and we want everyone to love our babies as much as we love them. But the reality is, not everyone will love our babies. The fear of the dreaded one-star review is always on our minds, even though there’s nothing we can do about it.
4. Emotional exhaustion
They say “too much of a good thing is bad”. Sometimes, that is the case for writing. We spend weeks or months working on the same project, we eventually get sick of it and need to take a break from it for a while. Try eating your favorite food every day for a month. That food will quickly go from ‘favorite’ to ‘disgusting’.
5. Little to no social life
The stigma of writers being holed away in a closet or basement isn’t too far off. Writers need their peace and quiet, free from distractions. Socializing has to be put on the back burner until the project is done.
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