Archive for October 26th, 2007

Ten Ways to be a Miserable Writer

Friday, October 26th, 2007

1. Expect overnight success.
2. Compare your career to other writers.
3. Write only to impress others.
4. Depend on your family and friends to support your career.
5. Write only for money or fame.
6. Take every criticism personally.
7. Save all your rejections and read them every day.
8. Write for approval from family and friends.
9. Set out to write a masterpiece in three days.
10. Base your self worth on […]


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