Tag: being a writer
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Do You Have Writing Goals?
There is no better proof of being a writer than writing, and writing, and writing some more. I’ve met a lot of people in my years who have indicated that they wanted to write a book, or they have ideas for a book, or they have written one book, or they have started a hundred…
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Writing is not a hobby
Writing for me is not a hobby. A hobby is something in which one dabbles. I don’t dabble in writing. I drown in it. (even if I don’t want to) I sometimes get the perception that people think it’s cute that I have this little “hobby” of mine. I write, I publish, I keep producing…
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A Writer’s Life: Feeling Comfortable Like Well Worn Jeans
When does a writer finally have the mind of a writer? Or perhaps I should ask it differently: When does a writer become comfortable in his/her own skin? Honestly, my mindset has made a remarkable transition these last few years. I’m confident in who I am and what I can accomplish. I believe that confidence…
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I’m sorry literary agents, but I care more about what readers think.
I saw an ad for writers. It said something like this: “For $89, you can get a critique of the first 500 words of your novel by Miss So and So Smarty-Pants Literary Agent. She’ll help you avoid the 20 mistakes you must avoid at all cost if you ever want to get published.” I’m…
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Come to think of it, I was always a writer – Part I
It wasn’t that long ago that I made a decision – I’m going to call myself a writer. That may seem like a stupid pronouncement, but it came out of years and years of thinking I’m not a good enough writer to write anything that anyone would want to read. I lacked confidence. And because…
Author Mark W Sasse 