Comments on: The Lonely Life of the Writer

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:19:00 +0000

Just started reading your blog last week and am really enjoying your advice. So, when I was searching for information on the loneliness I feel as a writer and saw your name popped up, I was thrilled because I knew I would get some good advice. While this post is short, it connected with what I am feeling. It’s that divide between what I am immersed in and trying to relate to people in my everyday life not to mention trying to connect with people online. If you have more advice on this topic, I would love to hear it. I am going to search your site more, but I wanted to connect via comment too. Thank you.

By: Brent Pearson

Brent Pearson — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:57:07 +0000

When I wrote my first book, I must have sent it to 30-40 friends, relatives and business associates. Was I disillusioned. Only one person read it, and that was months afterwards.

I’ve learned since:
Don’t expect your friends to become fans
Or your fans to become friends
But another writer can be both.

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By: Kira

Kira — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:19:32 +0000

Actually working on writing and related things isn’t lonely for me. As others have said, I like to be alone, especially when I’m doing something I love like writing. But I do get lonely when I’m out with friends who are doing all this other stuff that is much more visible, and I realize no one really sees my work. It’s great to be able to be a part of writing communities online and such to make up for that sort of thing.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 02:53:53 +0000

Writing is a lonely life, but I think most writers prefer that type of lifestyle. I know I do. On the days that I feel like I need to come up for air and socialize I will meet a friend for lunch. I also have other outlets, such as being in a book club, that give me an opportunity to socialize on a limited basis (we meet once per month).

By: Diane Tarantini

Diane Tarantini — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:09:20 +0000

I recently watched a TED talk on introversion and discovered something new about myself. I’m an ambivert. I LOVE being with people and I LOVE being alone. As a writer, this works out pretty well for me. I can do the writing, then have a blast socializing at readings:)

By: Reba

Reba — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:14:06 +0000

You are so right, people have no idea what it takes to get a book into their hands to read. And until I wrote my first one I didn’t either.
Writers, agents, publishers, Illustrators, printers, Marketing people, we all work hard. ;0)

By: sherrie miranda

sherrie miranda — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:47:39 +0000

In reply to Angela Mills.

I’m like you, Angela. I LIKE spending time alone. My mind and body crave it. Besides, as you get to know your characters, you aren’t really alone.
Well, mu hubby comes home everyday, and I have quite a few friends and family that I see a few times a year. I still enjoy other solitary activities though: movies, novels, etc.
Some of us were meant to spend time alone and some of us aren’t. Personally, I felt the most lonely in my life when I was around a lot of people, but didn’t feel any connection to them so I guess a lot of it is in our heads anyway! 😉 <3

By: Jan Thompson

Jan Thompson — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:04:49 +0000

I don’t find the writing life lonely at the moment because I’m only writing part time. The rest of the time I’m busy wearing my other hats, so there’s no time to be lonely or even alone.

Sometimes I wonder how nice it would be to have more blocks of time to write, to be able to focus on my MSS for a stretch of uninterrupted time. I’m sure I could double or triple my daily word count that way LOL.

OTOH, there is a good thing to writing part time: I’m not always in my Hobbit hole. I see people all the time, so I don’t feel isolated as a writer.

If you have the luxury of blocks of writing time, treasure those minutes, hours. Time is a slippery fish for weekend writers.

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By: Elise Forier Edie

Elise Forier Edie — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:52:44 +0000

I think the loneliest thing about writing is spending the whole day with imaginary characters and then having no way to talk about “what happened at work today.”

By: Alan Kurland

Alan Kurland — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:51:24 +0000

In reply to Janet Kay Jensen. I write at different hours of the day, but preferably when noone else is around. It is isolating at times, but, once I get going,I'm on a high, and almost can't stop. Now Im waiting for an agent who has requesed a partial to get back to me, 30 days and counting! Thanks.

By: George Plowman

George Plowman — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:46:54 +0000

I’m an author just getting my feet wet, but I know when it’s time to get down to the writing process, I need my alone space. For me, it’s a nice escape from my daily life. As a beginning author, I am also carrying on a full time job of teaching, where I gather so many wonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing the information as I begin this amazing endeavor.

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Solitude – David A Todd — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:06:19 +0000

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