In early December, I ran a series of posts asking writers…
When did you feel like a “real” writer?
I was lucky enough to get responses from Gail Carriger, Val McDermid, Joanne Harris, Ben Aaronovitch, Victoria Schwab, John Scalzi, Kim Newman, Neil Gaiman, Joanna Penn, Mark Dawson, Barbara Freethy and Kate Elliott.
There were a few themes running through the responses
- Doubt and the imposter system persists (regardless whether you’ve sold millions)
- Sometimes it’s your first big deal or success
- Sometimes it’s not until you reach magic book no. 5
But mainly, you are a real writer when you write….
Now it’s your turn, when did you feel like a “real” writer?
Melanie Noell Bernard
Hee hee! I dunno. That’s a very good question, Madeleine. I suppose I’ll let you know when I do. *goes back to edits* :p
seapunk2
“Real” like an apple or “real” like sorrow…