Today I was at a store checking out when the woman at the register asked "What do you do?" It's a fair question since I doubt I look like someone anyone would hire.
So, I answered that I write. Then I immediately felt guilty, and felt as though I had lied to her.
I do write. I even get paid (a tiny bit) to write. So why did i feel like a liar?
Well, I write for a living too, but I don't feel guilty about it. Sometimes, it's not much of a living. Other times, it's good enough. Never has it been enough that I can retire or have my wife quit her job or anything.
ReplyDeleteSome months, like now, I'm staring at the bills wondering how much there'll be next week. other months I sail through without thinking about them other than to write a check.
It's a fickle world. I know you write for the Examiner, as do I, though I'm not even close to being as prolific as you are.
I don't feel guilty about writing, but about calling myself a "writer".
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you write for Examiner! Send me a link to your Examiner page and I'll add it to my links.