As you build your work-at-home writing business, your income may be---how shall I say it?---puny, nearly non-existent. In the early days of establishing yourself, you'll spend more time looking for markets than writing. Good opportunities for making a living as a work-at-home writer do exist (check out the links). More than likely, hitting the big time won't come right away. Keeping those balls in the air, like my old sales manager Tim used to tell me, is the long road to success.
Most workdays will be intense, fretful. Bills are piling up, and there's more space in the fridge than food. Should I be searching for a day job, you ask yourself (maybe daily, at first), or can I make it in this crazy world of wordsmithing? Your batteries are running low and need to be recharged. Money's tight and jetting to the Caribbean isn't an option...for now. You still need a cheap getaway.
My answer? To turn off the computer, pop in a classic old movie (my favorite), and lose myself in the moment. Oh, and grab a healthy snack and cool beverage. I'm ready to do just that soon. My choice will probably be, "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House." (I like the word dream). Cary Grant's comic genius is not to be missed. It's not far-fetched to believe that one art---whether it's acting, music, photography---can inspire the art of writing. I expect to be rejuvenated, ready to race for the page and create anew when the last scene plays. All thanks to Cary who did what he did so skillfully that I want to duplicate it in the art I've chosen.
The Valley of Decision
17 years ago
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