Quoth Kara
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But the frustration is part of the writing process, it comes with the territory.
Many writers keep their regular jobs, not everyone can make a living writing. Most importantly, enjoy it. Even if it doesn't get anywhere, I find so much fulfillment in writing the last page and completing a story.
The thing is, I don't want a regular job. I can't handle a regular job. I've spent the last 15 or so years slugging it out at regular jobs and never gotten anywhere other than miserable. They say insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results. I've pretty much proven that. It's time for me to follow a long-held dream. Because if I don't do it now, I never will, and it's my last chance at being able to thrive, not just survive, in this world. I'm out of options at this point.
I don't expect to make a gajillion dollars or be the next Stephen King or Dr. Maya Angelou or whatever. I'll never live in a mansion or drive expensive cars; I don't need those things. I want to make a living doing something I genuinely enjoy that has actual meaning that isn't going to suck the life and soul out of me on a regular basis.
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