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 A
real writer knows she has chosen a
way of life
and not just a job.
A real writer knows she may not
necessarily get
published (though many real writers are).
A
real
writer loves playing with words.
A
real writer is patient and
understands that
the writing process, as well as the publication process, is a waiting
game.
A
real writer is self-motivating and
doesn't
wait for the muse to tell her what or when to write.
A real writer is
able to see things
from many
points of view.
A
real writer wants to learn about new
things.
A
real writer is willing to practice
the craft
of writing.
A
real writer is a thinker, constantly
obsessed
with ideas.
A
real writer wants to probe feelings
and
emotions and ask "why."
A
real writer enjoys sharing her
knowledge with
others.
A
real writer has healthy amounts of
stamina and
perseverance to jump over writer's block and other hurdles.
A
real writer has a constant awareness
of the
world around her.
A
real writer understands that writing
is hard
work.
A
real writer is able to bounce back
from
rejection.
A
real writer is curious and willing to
exploit
that curiosity.
A
real writer is willing to revise and
understands that no words are written in stone.
A
real writer is able to take
constructive
criticism.
A
real writer acts like a professional
long
before they are she is called a professional.
A
real writer is able to work alone.
A
real writer can balance on the
freelancer's
financial teeter-totter.
A
real writer knows she has to make a
commitment
to writing and the part it plays in her life as well as taking
responsibility
for her own personal writing growth.
A
real writer believes in herself and her work
even when no one else does.
A
real writer sets goals to help them make her
dreams come true.
Take
charge of your writing life. Be a
real writer.
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