Monday, January 5, 2015

Five Advantages To Being A Writer

I love being a writer. Seriously. LOVE. So as we start the new year together, I thought I'd share a countdown of five fun reasons why:

5. Funky hair color and attire is encouraged.

4. People Watching totally counts as research.
 
3. Creating imaginary friends, enemies, and boyfriends for others is all kinds of fun.
 
2. Furry mascots for the win!
 
1. The skills I’ve picked up from youtube and google searches ensure I’ll always be on somebody’s watch list.
 
So whatever you are (a writer, a dreamer, a magic bean buyer), join in the fun. Comment below to tell us something you love about what you do. Happy 2015!
 
 

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11 comments:

  1. Donna EarnhardtJanuary 5, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    Okay... so three reasons I love being a poet:

    1. I get to find words that rhyme with mummy, fart and sploosh.

    2. If I choose to create
    a poem in free-verse form,
    no one can com-
    plain
    about it...
    becausethereareNOrules
    in the free-verse universe!

    3. I get paid to do something I love. :)

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  2. Donna EarnhardtJanuary 5, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    and haiku. :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 5, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Thanks for chiming in, Donna! I love your poems--especially the monster ones! They are packed with fun and giggles. I can't wait until an awesome publisher buys a collection of them so I can put it next to BEING FRANK on my bookshelf. :)

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  4. Linda A.January 7, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    One reason I love being a writer--silliness is allowed, even welcomed!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Happy New Year, Linda! I love the silliness factor too. It makes life more fun. :)

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  6. VijayaJanuary 7, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Fun post. We are so lucky to do what we love.
    Things I love about writing:
    Nobody can fault me for reading too much. It's research.
    Fascinating conversations at suppertime with the kids blurting, "Mom, don't put that in a book." Haha! I have so much ammo ...
    Working in your pjs or in the bathtub (yes, daydreaming totally counts as writing time)

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    1. UnknownJanuary 7, 2015 at 6:38 AM

      Vijaya, I love these--especially the one about the suppertime conversations! I don't think Miranda Warnings are required from writers. ;)

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  7. Carol BaldwinJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    YOu get to sink into your own world and create it and mess around with it--and this is WORK!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Yes! World hopping and tinkering is a definite bonus! Happy New Year, Carol!

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  9. DoloresJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    Linda, love your list. Funky hair color are definitely a perk! I love being a writer because I get to control my world and all the players in it!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:46 PM

      Thanks, Delores! That's a great reason. I've definitely lived some scenes I wouldn't mind deleting. ;)

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