I Quit And Other Sensible Ideas – Or, Five Reasons To Stay A Writer
It comes along more frequently than not: The thought that youre insane and should pursue a career that doesnt stomp on your pride or demolish your ego. You have the hopes of fame and fortune to comfort you at times, but not often enough to keep doubt from gnawing at your mind.
Discouragement is a constant companion. You face rejections. You spend time, money and energy with no guarantee of financial gain (and if youre published, you face rejections; spend time, money and energy with no guarantee of financial gain). You endure looks of healthy disdain from people when you reveal youre a writer. If youre a literary writer, youre regarded with some awe; a genre author; however, is looked upon with the same reverence as a stripper.
At times like these, quitting seems like a sensible thing to do. I would encourage it, if you are constantly depressed and on the verge of madness. It isnt worth your sanity and publishing isnt an industry that is concerned with keeping you sane. Drinking may no longer be common among writers, but it certainly is a temptation.
If rejections make you...
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