Comments on: Is the Writing Life Worth It?

By: Sadaf

Sadaf — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:16:04 +0000

For someone who writes as a day job, I can understand the frustration of not getting published and getting your work “out there” for people to read and enjoy. For me, the reason I started up my blog(s) is because I have a passion for writing. Whether people are reading or not, I still enjoy it, just for the fun of it. =)

By: michelek710@aim.com

michelek710@aim.com — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:41:56 +0000

I’m still holding out for a chance at traditional publishing. I know how hard it is to get published, and with self publishing offering new opportunities and a chance to be in charge of all aspects of your book, it seems fruitless to hold on to an all but forgotten industry. Still even after rejections and unanswered queries, my heart tells me that I must continue to pursue a traditional route. I am not ready to give in; maybe because not enough time has passed or maybe I just need time to learn and grow. In the meantime I continue to reach out; social media provides a vast audience and I believe that with time the right opportunity will arise. Therefore I will pursue my dream in the way that I envisioned it, and only after all avenues are exhausted will I explore other options. So for now I remain cautiously optimistic and continue my pursuit.

By: Pauline Hylton

Pauline Hylton — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:56:17 +0000

I find writing to be exceptionally worthwhile if I’m sitting in a comfortable chair at Starbucks, drinking a bold grande.

By: Shirley Myers

Shirley Myers — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:44:23 +0000

Thanks to many of you who caused me to look back over my life and see so many wonderful things that have happened through my writing, even though there have been many disappointments that sometimes were so devastating, I didn’t think I wanted to go on.

From one letter I wrote, a publisher took a chance on me years ago as a writer of Sunday School curriculum. I wrote for them for 20+ years. Also wrote for some other Sunday School publishers who sent me to writers’ conferences, all expenses paid. This was not glamorous writing but still attended by many blessings and a little money to have some nice Christmases for my big family and pay a few bills.

I had to lay aside that kind of writing for another. God opened the door to pastoral ministry, so then when somebody asked me if I was still writing,I would say, “Just sermons and worship materials.” But now I know I’ve touched many and helped them have the courage to continue in the Christian way of life.

Finally, I had time to finish my Bible storybook and self-published it. I never knew how much work it would be to promote and sell it. But I do receive many wonderful comments from those who are using the book with children. Nothing can top that blessing! So I keep pushing on asking God for strength to keep going.

I’m sure I have been led in the way of my life. Thanks, God. And thank you all for listening to the ramblings of and older person who’s been there and back.

By: Lanny

Lanny — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:23:09 +0000

I doubt that traditional publishing concepts hold very well these days. So in that sense, no, it’s not worth it! Face it, very few people will read your works. But on another plane, yes, it is worth it. Just knowing that you’ve taken a story from concept to edited completion is quite an accomplishment. And no one can really say if you’ll succeed or not. In that sense, writing is a gift that you’ve correctly utilized. There’s more reward than immediately meets the eye for using one’s talents.

By: Tammy Bowers

Tammy Bowers — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:25:28 +0000

You bet it’s worth it. Sometimes I can’t sleep until I get that idea out of my head and onto the page. It might never be published, but at least I can now fall sleep.

By: Linda Petersen

Linda Petersen — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:41:32 +0000

I hate to say it, but I think that one has to write for one’s own benefit, with the actual publishing being a prize for only those wonderfully crafted few books. Not everyone is due the prize, so in order to continue to write, there must be another reason for doing so. In my case, writing is cathartic, calming…
I may never get the prize, but I still enjoy the journey!

By: Roxanne Sherwood Gray

Roxanne Sherwood Gray — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:54:15 +0000

In reply to Meghan Carver. Agreeing with Gabrielle's comment. Beautifully written. Thanks!

By: Brian Bigelow

Brian Bigelow — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:40:26 +0000

It’s worth it on an emotional level, can’t think of anything more rewarding in fact. If I was in it for the money I would be very heart broken and most of the time would make more in a Chinese factory. I write what I want to read though, luckily there are some others that like reading the same thing I do.

By: Dale Ibitz

Dale Ibitz — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:28:06 +0000

Loved the quote. Simply said, and I think most writers will say, “Yes, it is worth it.”

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By: Sidney Ross

Sidney Ross — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:52:29 +0000

all joy

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By: Janet Bettag

Janet Bettag — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:17:23 +0000

Absolutely writing is worth it. Those times when I get a tidbit that my writing has a positive impact on people’s lives are more precious to me than gold. I can’t think of any profession where things go well all the time. It only feels different when it comes to writng because we put our hearts and souls into our work. I imagine artists, musicians, and others in the creative professions have similar ups and downs.

I think we just have to put self-doubt in its place – right in the trash bin.

By: Karen deBlieck

Karen deBlieck — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:07:16 +0000

Wonderful post and just what I needed to hear this week. I love it so much that I included it in my top blog posts for this week.
http://simplyscribblings.blogspot.ca/2013/01/the-weather-cant-seem-to-make-up-its.html
Thank you for sharing!