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March 26, 2007 |
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I stumbled into this work quite by chance, to kill time while between jobs. I used to sit and watch people, and try to build a picture in my mind about how each persons life could be. I found this so stimulating, that I started writing small sketches based on imagined situations where these fictional characters (whom I had merely observed) interacted, fought, loved and LIVED! To my surprise, my family and friends enjoyed these little pieces very much & the stories started getting published.
If you are looking at creative writing as a means of living, I would certainly not advise it. The lead time between starting to write, and getting paid for it is quite long. Anyone wanting to write fiction must be prepared to hold down another job or alternate source of income for a few years, till they are reasonably established.
The joys of creating a universe of your own, and populating it with characters, both real and imagined, gives a intellectual 'high' that is hard to replicate. The creative process is an extremely satisfying experience. Also it gives you the freedom to experiment, work at your own pace & in your own time. Being a writer is also a sort of 'social license' to be as whacky as you wish to be, creative people are a bit crazy anyway! |
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March 26, 2007 |
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I'm a professional novelist, and I like it very much. I would recommend it only to those who are self-motivated, disciplined, and willing to work with little reward (especially when first starting out). I would definitely choose to be a writer, but it was a long hard journey, and even after being published for several years now, I still don't earn enough to consider myself a complete success. The pros of being a writer are getting to do something you love, getting to set your own hours. The cons are having to deal with a lot of rejection before finally getting your break, and not earning that much even after you've been published.
Anyone who wants to write should really want it. It's not enough to just think it would be something fun to do. You have to want to tell stories and want to have people read those stories. You can't be shy or modest as an artist, and you can't be afraid of rejection.
The first step to becoming a novelist is to write something. Don't start thinking about anything else until you've actually completed a manuscript. After you complete it, send it out to publishers and agents. Expect rejection. But keep submitting and keep writing. A successful writer does not rely on one manuscript, no matter how brilliant it may be. He / she writes and keeps writing.
It's a discouraging job to break into, but it is possible. Just don't expect it to be easy, and don't expect it to happen overnight. |
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March 25, 2007 |
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I love being a writer. I came to this career choice later than most, and have no regrets. I would recommend to people considering this career that they have a good comfort level with uncertainty, with solitary work, and with working without structure.
MFA programs are an option to consider. I don't think they can create a writer from scratch, but where there is talent and drive, they offer an environment to develop where everyone around you takes writing seriously.
The biggest cons are that you can work for years on a single novel, earn no money or fame, and live on the thin edge of poverty. The pros are following your dreams, living a fulfilling and creative life, and doing work that really matters to you. Plus, no dress code. |
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January 16, 2007 |
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After being a stay-at-home mom for about a decade,I found that I needed to change my career. I am a graduate with Microbiology as my major subject. There was no way I could be away from home for the kind of hours needed for a career as a pathologist.
I had to look at something else.
Since I am a voracious reader, writing came naturally to me. I decided to be a writer. I was actually told that with writing, I would not even be able to cover the cost of my writing materals!
But, I was not going to give up.
After some research, I found that commercial writing paid the most. My research was based on the fact that my children were mesmerised by commercials on TV. This was in early 1980s when TV channels had just been introduced. Who were the creative brains behind these 50 second storylines? How did they manage to create such a hypnotic effect on my children? I couldn't break their habit of sitting zombie like in front of the TV.So, as cliches go, 'If you can't win them, you join them!'
I joined a creative writing workshop where I learnt advertising copywriting. I learnt how to write headlines, bodycopy, slogans and scripts for commercials.
Then I got the opportunity to write for an Advtg and Mktg. fortnightly from home. I began writing features about advtg. and mktg. strategies that led to specific campaigns.
This was a tremendous learning experience.I have now graduated to writing web content. I can also help promote websites by formulating company profiles, vision statements and mission statements.
This has got to be the most paying form of non-fiction writing, besides being most exciting. Nothing routine about this. Today you are writing about lipsticks, tomorrow about insurance.Also, being a niche writer, makes you develop an expertise in your chosen field.
I would definitely recommend this career to anyone wishing to pursue writing. Given the millions of websites on the internet, one can imagine the amount of written content needed. One need not be a literary giant. A good imagination and a passion for communication is all that is needed. With services that check your grammar and spellings, as in Word, things have become even easier.
In fact, this career can be a parallel career. You can share your expertise in any field to create infoproducts. Say, as E-books.
If I had a choice again, I would not start with any workshop, but start with blogging till I reach a glass ceiling. Then, one can always get advice from online forums and courses, because, for a writer, a published portfolio is his qualification.
Of course, the keyword is 'published.' But, for that too,there are many resources on the web. One of the best is www.Writing.com. Ths website and its links are a tremendous help to people who want to earn money writing. The key word is commercial writing.
Yes. There is such a thing as a 'Wellfed Writer.'
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