Michael Snyder, author of the hilarious My Name Is Russell Fink, recently asked me to contribute a guest post to the group blog The Master’s Artist. Please check out my tongue-in-cheek tutorial on why being a writer may not be the best life decision: “15 Reasons Not to Become a Writer (Or ‘Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to Be Ernest Hemingway’)”.
Excerpt: I suppose it’s possible that a few starry-eyed folks out there have yet to be awakened from the happy notion that writerdom is only a step down on the glam scale from actordom or pop-singerdom. So for the sake of any of you who are still nursing dreams of dashing off a few thousand words and promptly retiring to the easy life of contemplative bliss, double lattes, and large paychecks, I suppose it’s really only the least I can do to point a few of the hard, but all too true, reasons why you should seriously consider abandoning these crazy ambitions to become a writer...
Story by K.M. Weiland
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Came here via MA, where I indulged in hearty laughter. Kudos for that! I may have to do some more reading here.
Thanks for stopping by!
I read your 15 reasons and enjoyed every minute of it. I left my comments there.
Thanks, Shaddy my friend!
Katie: You are now officially outed as a comedian. We who Giggle salute you! ;)
Thanks. But I tell you what - being funny is no laughing matter! :P
Lol, that was so funny and sadly so true! I love number 7.
Thanks. The funniest thing about it is that it's 100% true!
Should I be concerned if I exhibited #2 BEFORE I became a writer?
LOL. Thanks, Katie for a solid laugh. Well-written and entertaining, especially for writers, who can relate to how true those warnings are...
Oh, yes! Be concerned, be very concerned!
I once had a next door neighbor knock on my door just as I was doing the dialogue to the big fight scene out loud. LOL He was taken aback to say the least. And looked a bit nervous.
Were you choreographing it too? I swordfight with my letter opener. I can only imagine how amusing (read: crazy) it must look!
LOL. So funny and so true.
I get warning frowns from family when we sit down to watch a movie or TV. Heck, I can't help it that I can see what is going to happen next nor can I help it if something lame happens.
You made me laugh. Thank you. :-)
Loved it! And somewhat concerned that #9 may be occurring in my life.
Have a great day.
Enjoyed the article, Katie. (I prefer carboard tubes for choreographing sword fights—they have good heft and make cooler 'whooshing' sounds.)
Katie, you're hilarious. I have problems with my wrists and a sore backside after sitting so much so I can really identify with #10.
@Rulan: Are you a credits enthusiast too? I get the dirty looks for my refusal to fast forward through the credits. Never know when you're going to find a good character name!
@Kelly: Don't be too concerned. There are worse diets out there. At least, you're getting your daily ration of comfort food!
@Phy: Carboard tubes=whooshing noises. I'll have to remember that. Probably don't hurt as badly when you accidentally stab yourself either...
@Sharon: That symptom really isn't all that funny. I'm hoping and praying and doing my best to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. The sore backside I'm not so worried about. ;)
Thank you for stopping by my blog this week! I will check out your article now!
My pleasure! I'll definitely be back!
Thanks for following my blog, hope you liked it. I like yours, it's awesome to be a writer, isnt it?
My pleasure. Your pictures are very nice!
I wasn't choreographing movements when my neighbor chanced by. I tend to imagine action scenes more for writing anyway. Especially since the last one I did involved two dragons fighting in mid-air. LOL However, I have choreographed fight scenes for the occasional community theatre show with my husband's help. I wonder if anyone noticed those through any windows. LOL
Yes, best to pull the blinds on those scenes - lest the neighbors end up calling the police!
...please where can I buy a unicorn?
At the local unicorn mart, of course.