Silver Lining
I’ve always thought it would be amazing to be a full-time writer. Wake up, get a bagel and an iced coffee and sit down to write for hours. Maybe at home, maybe in a coffee shop, maybe in a park. There would be a break for lunch, maybe an errand or two. And then back down to business. By 4 or 5pm, I’d have at least a couple thousand good words written. Maybe more. I can write fast when I have the time.
And I realized something this morning. In my current limbo stage between jobs, I have the opportunity to do this. See what’s it’s like to be a full-time writer. Really get some good, productive writing done on Book #3. I can temporarily make writing my full-time job, and that’s actually pretty exciting! Because it is work. I’ve always looked at it that way. But it’s always been the part-time job I’ve done when I’ve shoved a spare hour into my day.
And it’s about time I started really writing again. I haven’t gotten much done lately, and I’m ready for that to change. Starting today. I’m also going to go back to attempting Clash. I think with this focus, I can push forward. So, here goes. Full-time writing day #1.
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Despite how this whole thing came about, I’m really very excited for you. Good luck. Enjoy. And make the most of it!
I am sorry about your job, but how awesome to have this chance? Particularly with all the good news coming your way.
I had a day like that Thursday. I was just sick enough to call off work, but not sick enough to reduce productivity. So I sat myself down and worked my butt off all day. It wasn’t on my novel, but it was still freelance type work, and it felt soooo good!
I think we all need times like this to keep us focused on the goal. Good on yer!
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