Just completed some freelance work writing a non-fiction academic book chapter. Not exciting stuff, but it was good to stretch the legs in a new environment for a while.
Of course, seeing a few dollars dropped into the bank account was pretty good too. As John Birmingham says, ‘Writing for love is nice, but getting paid is even sweeter.’
I used to worry that writing schlopp for a living would negatively impact my fiction. That hasn’t turned out to be the case. In fact I think working your arse off in a piece with which you hold no affection is actually a good way to reaffirm your love of writing incredible fiction simply for its own sake.
And quality schlopp itself is a noble quest as well. The world runs on it after all.
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What do you mean “not exciting!” – Writing about the correct fit of AT has got to right up there.
Right up where exactly? I didn’t say it wasn’t important.
Here tis;
Shortcut to: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAWR6hzZek
The stupid things people ask.
Right up there with writing successful submissions – for the “Reconciliation Awards” cheers M