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meep
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just wondering cuz my friend listed a lot of downfalls and now i can't remember them
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Sarah S
Guest
It is hard to be a successful author because you're book might not be good enough.
The pay is low, unless you wrote a new york bestseller.
Also, it takes a long time to write a book, so you probably won't get paid in between your books, unless you're a big time author.
It's hard to write something that a publishing company will take.
You have to spend long times on a computer to write a book to meet deadlines and things if you are a well known successful author.
It hard, but if you have talent, why not?
Hard work pays off!!
The pay is low, unless you wrote a new york bestseller.
Also, it takes a long time to write a book, so you probably won't get paid in between your books, unless you're a big time author.
It's hard to write something that a publishing company will take.
You have to spend long times on a computer to write a book to meet deadlines and things if you are a well known successful author.
It hard, but if you have talent, why not?
Hard work pays off!!
B
burberry niche
Guest
your book could be a complete bust
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mcdisney2001
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Hmm...unpredictable income (typically), competition, requires vast amounts of self-discipline and the ability to work without supervision. Requires luck as well as talent and skill.
On the other hand, if you can make a living at it, it's incredibly rewarding! I don't make millions, but my income is enough to supplement my husband's while I'm going to school.
Some things to remember:
Someone mentioned the guilt of sitting at the computer all day writing. I don't have this guild; it's my job. I feel less guilt over this than I would if I were to leave the house and work. As for the isolation aspect of it...I didn't get to hang out with friends or watch soaps at *any* of my jobs...
They also mentioned the low pay; not true. Not every author is a novelist. Currently, I make my money doing freelance technical writing and magazine articles. If I had more time to devote to it (such as after I graduate), I would make more money. There is a lot of gray area in regards to imcome that falls in between "starving artist" and "best seller."
And yes, there's rejection, but isn't there in every job? Do you know how many job applications I filled out before I was hired as a manager at Hallmark? This week I've received two rejection letters and one acceptance; a much better percentage than most people deal with while job hunting in this economy.
Just some things to think about.
On the other hand, if you can make a living at it, it's incredibly rewarding! I don't make millions, but my income is enough to supplement my husband's while I'm going to school.
Some things to remember:
Someone mentioned the guilt of sitting at the computer all day writing. I don't have this guild; it's my job. I feel less guilt over this than I would if I were to leave the house and work. As for the isolation aspect of it...I didn't get to hang out with friends or watch soaps at *any* of my jobs...
They also mentioned the low pay; not true. Not every author is a novelist. Currently, I make my money doing freelance technical writing and magazine articles. If I had more time to devote to it (such as after I graduate), I would make more money. There is a lot of gray area in regards to imcome that falls in between "starving artist" and "best seller."
And yes, there's rejection, but isn't there in every job? Do you know how many job applications I filled out before I was hired as a manager at Hallmark? This week I've received two rejection letters and one acceptance; a much better percentage than most people deal with while job hunting in this economy.
Just some things to think about.
It really depends. Many are unsuccessfully.
However there is a way around this. If you become a Ghost Writer you can make some good money, but you won't get much fame.
Ghost writers write books for people who are not good writers. For instance, an architect wants to write a book but is not a good writer. He/She hires you for a flat fee, the average is about 30,000 dollars. You follow them around and ask questions, then write the book for them.
Down sides are, no recognition, they may make stupid editing suggestions that you pretty much need to take.
Up side, good money, and you make your own hours.
However there is a way around this. If you become a Ghost Writer you can make some good money, but you won't get much fame.
Ghost writers write books for people who are not good writers. For instance, an architect wants to write a book but is not a good writer. He/She hires you for a flat fee, the average is about 30,000 dollars. You follow them around and ask questions, then write the book for them.
Down sides are, no recognition, they may make stupid editing suggestions that you pretty much need to take.
Up side, good money, and you make your own hours.
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Queen of Y!A
Guest
poor pay. Not many writers become so successful that they can retire from their day job and buy a home in the Maldives.
Most of a writer’s life is filled with rejections - even the most successful writers will still have a stock pile of them still being added to. They make you feel depressed, worthless and make you consider giving up.
Writing is time-consuming. You feel guilt at sitting writing when you should be playing with the kids/doing the ironing/washing the car, etc. There’s also the fact that writing is a solitary process. You’ll miss out on night’s out with friends, vital episodes of your favourite soaps and relaxing evenings doing nothing.
Most of a writer’s life is filled with rejections - even the most successful writers will still have a stock pile of them still being added to. They make you feel depressed, worthless and make you consider giving up.
Writing is time-consuming. You feel guilt at sitting writing when you should be playing with the kids/doing the ironing/washing the car, etc. There’s also the fact that writing is a solitary process. You’ll miss out on night’s out with friends, vital episodes of your favourite soaps and relaxing evenings doing nothing.