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Saying "I am a writer' is so scary because the usual response is, "So what have you written (ie published)?" I believe being a writer is a state of the heart - 'I am a writer because I feel it in my bones." It has taken me a long time to acknowedge this fact.
And - coincidentally - today is the day I received my first cheque for a piece of my writing. And a nice little sum it is - nowhere near your dream million but it will buy me a shiny new bike!
I said to my editor. "I know I'm supposed to frame it for posterity...but I'm going out to spend that sucker!!!"
I guess I'll have to photocopy it.
Once again, a wonderful post. It should be read by writers of all flavours.
Cheers
Jayne
And just to say, that when I wrote that affirmation, I was an unpublished writer. I felt like a fraud calling myself a writer when I hadn't published anything yet. But I agree, being a writer, is a state of the heart. When we are emotionally committed to it, it becomes who we are. I lived with my husband for 8 years, before we got married. I could NEVER say, I am a wife. I still can't. But I can say 'I am married to a wonderful man.'
I think we should all have licence to have outrageous dreams.
Thanks for your lovely comments - you are always so generous with your praise.
Jo
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What an great post!
I have a long history of sticking post-it notes with affirmative quotes to mirrors and computer screens. One was: "I write, therefore I am a writer", and I am convinced it helped me to think of myself as a writer. Still don't like telling other people, though. Maybe it's time for: "Let them laugh!"
Good luck with the millions!
Sonya
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So true. Unfortunately I lack that discipline. I have this novel idea for a while now, and it's taking years already and I still haven't FINISHED. I am going to take your advice and concentrate on having it FINISHED this year.
Jo