She Shoots, She Scores
You see....I got a real grown-up (read; PAID) writing job. Two, actually.
For years, I've been searching for validity as a writer. I know it should be intrinsic, but for me it's just not. So this is a huge deal for me, even though the pay is certainy not going to launch us into a life of wealth and privilege.
I feel as though I'm finally on the path to gaining some legitimacy as a writer. I can say I'm a writer without feeling like a lying sack of poo. I can start building a portfolio, building a body of work, gaining some respectability.
It's nothing huge or glamorous. It's not Newsweek or Time or any of the coveted print writing jobs. But it's a start. And I'm ridiculously pleased by it.
So my pace here will slow a bit. I'm not closing up shop, because truthfully, I love this blog and I'm free here. I say what, when and how I will write, and that's something I can't give up. I also use this blog to work through all my personal garbage, so as a therapeutic tool, it's invaluable. Not to mention, it's cheaper than therapy, which I was never really good at anyway.
I'm trying not to make too much of this, because it's such a small step, but I feel like it's a new beginning for me; an end to feeling superfluous and unfulfilled.
I wish I could share with you all where I am writing, but of course, I am doing so under my real name. Though I love you dear readers, I'm afraid I am not yet ready to remove the cloak of anonymity. Maybe when I have grown more comfortable with the idea of being known, I'll reconsider.
I have to thank you all for being instrumental in this. The comments, the encouragement, the praise...it has all helped me be confident enough in myself as a writer to pursue something I never thought I deserved, simply because I lack a set of letters after my name.
It's trite, but I can't help but feeling that now, the sky's the limit. I took the first step, the hardest step. And while my steps are still unsteady and faltering, I choose to believe that in no time, I will be striding confidently into my destiny.
Melodramatic much?
I can't help it. I'm walking on air, people, and that's the truth.
19 Comments:
At 1:27 PM, K2 said…
Good for you. Seriously. Good for you!
At 1:43 PM, All Things BD said…
Awesome. So happy for you.
At 2:19 PM, Notes and letters to myself.... said…
Outstanding - but you will be back. They always are:)
At 4:10 PM, Kathryn in NZ said…
you GO, girl!!!
Since when did writers need letters after their name anyway?
At 4:15 PM, Unknown said…
That's wonderful news. Congratulations!
At 4:38 PM, flutter said…
That's the way to do it, girl. Good on you!
At 5:20 PM, S said…
fantastic! so well-deserved!
and, uh, i'll have what you're having... ;)
At 6:19 PM, Midlife mommy said…
Wonderful news!
At 6:31 PM, Amy Sue Nathan said…
:-)
No one deserves it more than you.
At 8:54 PM, Tania said…
Congratulations! I'm sure this is just the beginning for you.
At 9:36 PM, OmegaMom said…
Alright! Way to go, BA! Congratulations!
At 12:54 AM, jess said…
Yay!! So happy for you..
At 7:18 AM, Unknown said…
congratulations!
At 9:48 AM, mamatulip said…
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
At 10:46 AM, tracey.becker1@gmail.com said…
Good luck in your new job! It doesn't matter how big or small, if you're proud and happy about it, that's all that matters. I know you'll write beautifully...
At 1:35 PM, Ruth Dynamite said…
Wahoo!
At 2:13 PM, merinz said…
Well done!!
At 12:42 PM, Kate said…
:) Congratulations!
At 12:58 PM, Amy Y said…
Of COURSE you're walking on air!! You are a rock star ~ I hope one day to be able to read your published work!
So proud of you :)
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