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It took me years to admit to people I am a writer. It took me even longer to admit it to myself. It wasn't so much that I did not notice all I did was write, but it took me a while to acknowledge I qualified for the title.
Saying you are a writer has so much to do with how you say it. I used to elicit strange looks from people when I just started out, and generally did not offer the information. Then, as some of those people showed they were impressed, I got more confident and there was no turning back.
I don't claim I am "done" learning, writing is a skill one always has to keep improving on. I also know for a fact my style does not appeal to everyone, but that's ok!
I'm just trying to say: write,..and be proud!
p.s. you can actually buy the shirt in the picture (and other cool pride gear for writers) at this address
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Eats, shoots and leaves is another personal favorite! If you want to read about style without getting bored, this is the one and only book for all of us!
2006 Writers Market (Writer's Market)
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
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The Chicago Manual of Style
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Rules for Writers
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Writing Resources
- Elance - find writing jobs!
- Elance is probably one of the best sites to find writing jobs on. I have worked full time using this site before I started to find some other clients without it. They charge a membership fee, but it is worth it!
Cool writing related stuff
- Cool Writer's gear
- Get some awesome gear to show the world you are a writer, or want to be one!
Interesting Writing Quotes
- Substitute "damn" every time you're inclined to write "very;" your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.
-- Mark Twain - I'm not a very good writer, but I'm an excellent rewriter.
-- James Michener - The wastebasket is a writer's best friend.
-- Isaac Bashevis Singer - Easy reading is damn hard writing.
-- Nathaniel Hawthorne
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by Chriswrites
Being a writer starts with allowing yourself to tell others you are one, without looking at the floor in shame.
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