Elaine Cunningham - Uncertainty
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Uncertainty
From "Uncertainty," the latest post from J.A. Konrath's blog "A Newbie's Guide to Writing":
Writing isn't a career for the weak-hearted.
Besides the regular perks of self-employment, such as spending countless hours on your tax return, being without health insurance, and lack of regular paychecks, there is also what I consider to be the the most daunting aspect of all:
The fact that, at any moment, you won't have a career anymore.
This is a clear-eyed, kick-in-the-ass look at the publishing industry, well worth a look. I love the tone of Mr. Konrath's blog. He presents grim truths in a relentlessly cheery, upbeat fashion. He refuses to make or accept excuses. He's creative and funny. By all appearances, he has more energy than your average five-year-old on a sugar high. If you're a writer or an aspiring writer and you're feeling tempted to whine about the vississitudes of the writing and publishing process, this blog is a good antidote. Highly recommended for people in need of a cheerful, energetic verbal ass-kicking.
Bonus points: His blog is snark free.
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