Here they are:
1. Because you love other writers — they’re friendly, supportive, and just generally nice people.
2. Writing is an excuse to hide out with your computer for hours or even days at a time.
3. Saying you’re a writer makes you seem more interesting than if you just say you’re retired….or you watch television and crochet…or you’re an accountant.
4. Being a writer gives you a better excuse to attend writers’ conferences and conventions.
5. Getting published is a huge kick–huge enough to warrant a happy dance in public (although so far I’ve only done that in the privacy of my own home).
I have another post coming soon that tells the other side of the story. Stay tuned….
I love these! #3 cracked me up. 🙂
I love when something I write goes into print, but even more I love when someone tells me that something I wrote made a difference to them. Ahhh– that is the sweet reward for laboring over words and sound so much.
I also love that I can wear my hair in a messy top knot for hours on end and no one will ever see me looking so ghastly.
Writers are such nice people! I like to think we’re generally more awesome in other ways, too 🙂
This guys doesn’t dance though. Not well anyway.
Pat – Oh, I love this!! This is such a great list! And may I add? You can work in your sweats or pajamas if you want; there’s no dress code!