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By: Writing My Novel: Keep On Writing | Professor Beej

Writing My Novel: Keep On Writing | Professor Beej — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:02:52 +0000

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By: Tierportrait

Tierportrait — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:16:21 +0000

I think i belong in that one category that you have listed. I am hoping that someone out there is interested and find time to read my books. One person who supports me is enough for me to continue my work as a writer. It is really good when you inspire somebody. I hope i can do better in writing because writing is one my passion.

By: Jane Rutherford

Jane Rutherford — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:46:56 +0000

I’m not afraid to admit that it’s a combination of 3 and 4. I write because the voices tell me to, but being also addicted to shopping and coffee, I decided to turn it into my alternative income :) The voices agreed.

By: A.J. Moreno

A.J. Moreno — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:33:15 +0000

Even though it’s already been said, my end game is to inspire. I want to connect with people, have them trust me to take them on a journey, help them escape, make them think, make them laugh, and make them cry. I want to leave them on their own, and meet them on the other side with a grin on my face.

I also want to do this full time.

Thanks for making me think about this. I read this yesterday and really gave it some thought.

By: Giselle

Giselle — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:33:58 +0000

Well said Logan. The idea of the starving artist, really does not cut in our day and time. We need to eat, pay bills and hopefully have a life. I believe it is very possible to earn a healthy income from doing what you love. So good on you!

By: Giselle

Giselle — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:31:32 +0000

I have to admit, that type of freedom is priceless. The idea of not being tied down to a 9-5 job day in and day out does sound rather cool. I hope your end game starts to take shape soon. Thanks for the comment Jennifer.

By: Giselle

Giselle — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:27:59 +0000

Knowing that your work inspired a person to commit to making a difference for the better in our world is a commendable end game. I appreciate your comments Seth. I hope to see your work on a book shelf in the future. Thank you.

By: Giselle

Giselle — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:23:18 +0000

The ability to inspire someone to take on the challenge and the reward of writing is an exceptional end game. Thank you for your comments Kirsty.

By: Ami Mattison

Ami Mattison — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:49:12 +0000

Good point and great question. I guess I’m pretty much in the #7 camp. I write because I love writing so much; it fulfills me and gives me a sense of well-being. I write full-time and get by (just barely). I have received external rewards, kudos, and money from writing, and I do hope that by sharing it (e.g. through publication and my performances) that my writing changes hearts, minds, and lives. But no, I don’t really have an end game. I don’t ever want to stop writing.

By: Logan L. Masterson

Logan L. Masterson — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:54:48 +0000

I’m in it for the money. Well, sort of. I mean, so far writing has paid a couple of bills. But seriously, I’m in it for the money. Filling up the page is gratifying. Telling a touching tale–one that might change a life or two–is gratifying. Hearing from peers and readers that the work is good is also gratifying. Most importantly though, I want to make a living doing what I love. So yes, I suppose that I’m really in it for the money.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:25:47 +0000

My end game is to make a full-time living from my writing so I can take my work anywhere. I want to travel and have a few houses throughout the world, so working for myself is necessary.

By: Seth Frederiksen

Seth Frederiksen — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:28:27 +0000

I want to write a work that inspires someone to do good in the world. And while being popular and rich is not a set goal, not having to work in retail certainly is. Since I absolutely hate retail work.

Plus, I’d love to see my book in a book store shelf, that would be great too.

By: Kirsty Isitt

Kirsty Isitt — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:06:01 +0000

My end game is to inspire someone as writers such as Tolkien etc inspired me. I want someone, if only one person, to read my work and think “wow, I could do this”.

Making a living from my passion would be nice too of course, but it’s not the end of the world if have to hold onto the 9 to 5.

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