Just wondering, how serious you are, on a scale of 1-10 about your writing.
EDIT: Just to reiterate when I say "published," I mean any form of published: traditional or self.
1. I don't really care about my writing that much. I like it, but I do it when I can.
2. I care a little bit about my writing, but not enough to try to publish any of it or spend any significant time improving my craft.
3. I want to be read, but I lack the confidence in my abilities to do so. I will probably never have the confidence, so I'm just fine writing for fun or for my friends and family.
4. I think my writing is getting better, and I have visions of trying to publish some of my writing in the distant future. I still think I have a long way to go, but I'm serious about getting there.
5. I've submitted to several places with mixed results. I tend to get rejected and get discouraged for a bit, but then usually bounce back. I sometimes flip flop on my enthusiasm for writing as I have other hobbies I really like or other things that keep me busy.
6. I write everyday or almost everyday with the intention to have myself published or at least be widely read in some fashion. However, I've had my fair share of rejections and heart-breaks so I don't submit or circulate my writing as much as I'd like.
7. I have a schedule that I utilize everyday. I write until I finish something and I am very serious about my craft. I've been rejected and experienced set-backs, but I don't let them phase me as that's part of the game.
8. I consider myself a writer first and foremost. Even though it may not be my sole source of income, it's what I eat, sleep, and breathe. I am constantly churning out material and trying to get it published or read no matter if I'm getting paid or not.
9. I've never wanted to do anything else. Regardless if I die poor and alone, I'm a writer. I will do anything I can to have my material out there in the world.
10. Why am I reading this? I'm supposed to be writing!!!
I'd say I'm number 10. Time to go write!
Not really. I wish I was number 10. I'd probably say I'm number 8. My job is just a way for me to make money so I can write.
Where do you rank? Elaborate if you'd like.
EDIT: Just to reiterate when I say "published," I mean any form of published: traditional or self.
1. I don't really care about my writing that much. I like it, but I do it when I can.
2. I care a little bit about my writing, but not enough to try to publish any of it or spend any significant time improving my craft.
3. I want to be read, but I lack the confidence in my abilities to do so. I will probably never have the confidence, so I'm just fine writing for fun or for my friends and family.
4. I think my writing is getting better, and I have visions of trying to publish some of my writing in the distant future. I still think I have a long way to go, but I'm serious about getting there.
5. I've submitted to several places with mixed results. I tend to get rejected and get discouraged for a bit, but then usually bounce back. I sometimes flip flop on my enthusiasm for writing as I have other hobbies I really like or other things that keep me busy.
6. I write everyday or almost everyday with the intention to have myself published or at least be widely read in some fashion. However, I've had my fair share of rejections and heart-breaks so I don't submit or circulate my writing as much as I'd like.
7. I have a schedule that I utilize everyday. I write until I finish something and I am very serious about my craft. I've been rejected and experienced set-backs, but I don't let them phase me as that's part of the game.
8. I consider myself a writer first and foremost. Even though it may not be my sole source of income, it's what I eat, sleep, and breathe. I am constantly churning out material and trying to get it published or read no matter if I'm getting paid or not.
9. I've never wanted to do anything else. Regardless if I die poor and alone, I'm a writer. I will do anything I can to have my material out there in the world.
10. Why am I reading this? I'm supposed to be writing!!!
I'd say I'm number 10. Time to go write!
Not really. I wish I was number 10. I'd probably say I'm number 8. My job is just a way for me to make money so I can write.
Where do you rank? Elaborate if you'd like.
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