A writer, they say, is someone who writes. Which means that YOU (yes, you!) are a writer. Stop denying it – okay??
But not all of us make a living with our writing – or even make MONEY writing at all.
I earn a bit from my writing (and a bit more from editing), but it’s certainly not paying all our bills. And I’m guessing most of you are the same.
But still, when someone asks me what work I do, I tell them I’m a writer and editor (and a mom, of course!). It isn’t the only job I’ve ever held (I’ve worked as everything from a teacher to a public relations person to a counter person at McDonald’s), but it’s the one I love the most.
But if I couldn’t be a writer, I’m not sure what I would be. If I didn’t talk so fast, I could see myself recording audiobooks. Maybe I’d work as a paraprofessional in an elementary school, or perhaps a children’s librarian. But, I imagine, I’d still make time to get some writing done.
How about you?
What would you be if you weren’t a writer? Or, if you have another career, what do you do and how do you make time for your writing?
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I don’t work outside the home. I’m a homemaker. Also a caregiver of my nearly 90 year old dad that lives with us. Even though I’m home most of the time I struggle with keeping up with reading/reviewing/creative writing projects. I have to make time for these things. I have to manage my time wisely. I must stay organized, motivated. I cannot imagine doing any other thing. Even though I do not receive payment for what I do, I love it.
Well, I am a pastor as well as a writer, but that doesn’t pay anything either
I have always said that if I got to choose a second career, I’d be a person who designs museum displays or something like that. Guess that’s why in my spare time I work in theater!
In this and in another life, i rather be and remain a writer, because for me, touching lives through inspirational words is a deep passion that gives me a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction. So much so i have a poetic quote that says;
“Many hearts whether wounded or broken, can be mended with the right words whether written or spoken.”~ Don Chuckie
However, i write business plans, grant/funding proposals, company profiles, reports, and their likes,in order to get paid, pay me bills, run my home, as well as fund my writing habits like creating inspirational word/wall plaques or frames. So as you can see writing is what you make of it.You can either choose to maximize your writing abilities or just enjoy using it to touch lives. Either ways, i strongly believe that writers are co-creators with God Almighty, and am so grateful to Him for given me the privilege and opportunity to be a writer.
Yours in Writing,
Don Chuckie