I mentioned that it was my birthday recently. SWL gave me a tee shirt, emblazoned with the words Important Writer. I had some pictures to take for a project I’m working on. This body positive project is the same one that led to this sexually suggestive content. I thought I’d slip into something comfortable while I got up close and personal with my pussy. It seemed sensible no to get distracted by my boobs too!
As is usually the way I got a little carried away, took more pictures than originally intended. But one of them caught the tee shirt and I really liked the accidental moment captured. My focus had been entirely on my nether regions! The rest of the screen was just a blur.
The surprise picture returned me to a conversation from earlier in the week.
I’m going to be in London in the new year. I popped a message to a rope friend asking if he’d be about for the catch up offered at Bunnies. Sadly he’s moved away now so it’s unlikely he’ll be there when I am. However, we chatted for a while and the conversation got on to writing. “Are you a professional writer?” he asked.
“I’ve only just accepted that I might be a writer,” I told him, “a hobbyist at best.”
When I added that I’ve started to bring in some income with my words he said that, in that case, I probably am a professional writer.
The definition of professional is that you are doing something as a paid job rather than as a hobby (Oxford Learners Dictionary) would suggest he is right, but I’m still not sure.
Perhaps I am? And if I’m not already then it’s a definite goal.
I would like to see my love of the written word take me there eventually, that’s for sure.
I’ve always said this space is a part of my communication with Sir. That and a space for me to unpick my thoughts. The readers I’ve met and the income I’ve found have all been icing on a very exciting, writing cake. So… Here on a leap of faith even if I’m unsure whether I’m a professional yet, I am an important writer. (This is very much tongue a in cheek observation.)
So when do you think the tide turns from being a hobbyist, in your chosen field, to professional? I’m curious to hear your thoughts. Please let me know in the comments.
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Professional, hobby, why bother. It is the urge to write and to be read that makes you a writer period. And I love to read you.
Thank you, and I love to write and share so this makes me very happy.
I’d just not considered the question before. I shall keep on keeping on!
This is a wonderful shot! And I am so glad that you are seeing yourself as a writer. As you should.
Thank you! It’s a journey, that’s for sure. But one I’m enjoying entirely.
I think if you write then you are a writer. There is far too much gatekeeping about what makes someone a thing but when you add on the word professional then it’s gets a bit trickier but I think if you have earned money from your writing then you are definitely a professional writer.
Molly
I think, for me, it’s the inner voice/critic that gatekeeps. She’s been quietened regarding being a writer. But the question of whether I’m a professional writer made me wonder. Thank you for your insight. N
I am also my own worst enemy here. I don’t class myself as a writer as I’m not good enough, so I use the term blogger. And yes, I have been told off plenty of times!
Love the image, N. To me you are definitely a writer, a good and thoughtful one!
~ Marie xox
Thank you Marie, I try my best and that is all I can do. I’m glad you enjoy my words, it gives me the inspiration to keep going N xx