Prompt: It never fails. The moment people find out you are a writer...
Bad Things
* “It’s unlikeable due to the unrealistic names of your characters.” ~lit instructor circa 1992
* It’s not a question of skill but rather luck. ~some author circa 2008
* Successful professional independent writing is pie in the sky, not a real job. ~everybody and always
Good Things
*“Wow, that was profound.” ~instructor 2012
* We, every one of us, suck at first. It takes a solid decade of active writing before it gets good. It takes just as long until your individual voice is clearly heard. (...or you could be a romance novelist and publish right away) ~Bird by Bird concept
* Don’t worry about the crap, just write. And don’t expect to keep 90% of what you first put down, that’s normal. Do it anyway. ~article 2010
Why for stubborn?
* I live more in my head than reality.
* I see the most visceral beauty when I close my eyes.
* Escapism keeps me sane.
Bad Things
* “It’s unlikeable due to the unrealistic names of your characters.” ~lit instructor circa 1992
* It’s not a question of skill but rather luck. ~some author circa 2008
* Successful professional independent writing is pie in the sky, not a real job. ~everybody and always
Good Things
*“Wow, that was profound.” ~instructor 2012
* We, every one of us, suck at first. It takes a solid decade of active writing before it gets good. It takes just as long until your individual voice is clearly heard. (...or you could be a romance novelist and publish right away) ~Bird by Bird concept
* Don’t worry about the crap, just write. And don’t expect to keep 90% of what you first put down, that’s normal. Do it anyway. ~article 2010
Why for stubborn?
* I live more in my head than reality.
* I see the most visceral beauty when I close my eyes.
* Escapism keeps me sane.