Comments on: Choose Your Pain—Hobbyist vs. Professional Author

By: Tough Choices: The Professional Writer's Daily Grind

Tough Choices: The Professional Writer's Daily Grind — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:33:02 +0000

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Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:59:11 +0000

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By: Ryan Odenweller

Ryan Odenweller — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 01:18:58 +0000

Just getting into the game. Decided to turn my hobby into something serious, but I have no idea where to start. Just joined a local writing club in Florida and hoping it will help. Where do you find quality beta readers?

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:53:46 +0000

In reply to Cindy M. Jones. I will be having it again soon so keep an eye out for it :D .

By: Cindy M. Jones

Cindy M. Jones — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:01:42 +0000

Oh, man! I missed your class, Plotting for Dummies but so enjoyed this post. Thanks!

By: Melanie Page

Melanie Page — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:35:14 +0000

Thank you for your wisdom, as usual. I love your work and I’ve missed it. Glad to have found you again.

I totally agree with you, but for me, it’s not as simple as choosing the rat race or the creative life. I have this little problem of liking to eat. And pay bills.

So, even though I can only put a little time, sometimes, into writing, I still try to do the best I can, hone my craft, write quality. I want to write something that is as good as the professional product.

At the same time, there is a freedom that comes from knowing that I can take my time, do my own thing. Because I am more of a hobbyist, there aren’t the same pressures.

Best of both worlds really.

Have a fabulous week!

By: Writing Links 4/10/17 – Where Genres Collide

Writing Links 4/10/17 – Where Genres Collide — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 11:09:03 +0000

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By: Colleen Jones

Colleen Jones — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 09:33:56 +0000

Thank-you yet again for your timely blog post. I am in the middle of examining whether or not I’m serious about being a pro children’s book writer or if I’m going to just keep dabbling. I’d like to sign up for your plotting webinar the next time it is available. I only read the blog today, so I missed the webinar last week! Doh! Thanks for continuing to present inspiration and reality in equal measure.

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 23:48:35 +0000

In reply to Theresa. I have nothing against fanfic, LOL. Would probably write it if time allowed. I think it is really excellent practice.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 23:46:08 +0000

Thank you.

I know you don’t care much for fanfic, but I do. There is no reason why I can’t study and learn and then write the best canon and/or AU (alternate universe) fanfic I can write.

I have a lot to learn before I could ever write professionally, and I may never do so. But goals can change, as you said, and when I am several more miles and years down this road, I may find myself branching out. Until then, I’m happy learning, writing, and reading.

I enjoy your posts for professionals, including platform building, etc. Some of them I can use now, or soon, and the others maybe someday. One never knows!

Have a great weekend! 🙂