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tejas

Insert Pretentious Writerly Title Here, or How I Got Where I am

Sep 11, 2012 16:32

xanthe is starting her journey from just being a fic writer to writing both fic and original work. (Congratulations!, Xanthe!) I was reading a post of hers on LJ and it reminded me of my own journey, which then got me thinking that maybe it would be useful if those of us who've made the jump were to talk about it. If nothing else, it would be fun to see ( Read more... )

original fiction, fic, writing, life in the 21st century, self-pub

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taylorgibbs September 12 2012, 11:46:03 UTC

Even though I knew parts of this beforehand, it was fascinating. Thank you SO much for sharing your journey! I wish you every success!

Andcongrats to your daughter on settling in to college!

tejas September 12 2012, 12:01:38 UTC

You're welcome, and thank you. :-)

I think she's going to be doing just fine there. Got my fingers crossed that things keep going well. :-)

bluefirebird September 14 2012, 13:59:21 UTC

I've finally got round to reading this and it is fascinating. It's fascinating how different people are, despite being so similar.

In some ways I feel a fraud compared to many of you - I don't love writing, but I do love reading. But I, too, am wondering if the written word could be a salvation for my future. Having an income would certainly be good!

How are you coping with the empty house/apartment? - or do you at least still have furballs for company?

tejas September 14 2012, 17:15:25 UTC

I'm coping okay. It'll sink in one day that this is not just "She's at her dad's" but instead "she's in another state and will never ever live with me again".

WAAAAHHH!!!

LOL

Actually, I'm doing okay with that. The two felines are keeping me in line and my grandfish is a demanding little beastie. :-)

Mome Raths and all... tingreca September 14 2012, 15:34:19 UTC

I loved reading this, and the fic2 community courtesy of TG but I have a silly question. In pro writing, who are you? I haz a kindle and I buyz stuff for it.
You may PM if you wish.

Re: Mome Raths and all... tejas September 14 2012, 17:11:08 UTC

I don't mix my pro work with my fandom name. Though TG's got me thinking about maybe launching a new penname just for original character work in the Worthy universe. If I do that, I'll definitely be broadcasting that name. :-)

*shakes fist in the air*

Damn you, TG! LOLOLOL But hey, it's not a bad idea. I wouldn't have been able to do it when I started. I needed the clean break, but maybe I could now. :-)

Re: Mome Raths and all... tingreca September 14 2012, 18:08:00 UTC

Well, y'know - I don't know who to buy if I don't know the name..... (goes to shop at Amazon)

Re: Mome Raths and all... tejas September 14 2012, 19:00:34 UTC

LOL! I know, and it's okay. :-) Thanks, though.

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