[Stylist] Becoming a book editor, Plan A or Plan B?

[Jacobson, Shawn D]

Me to.

My day job is just too good to give up for a fuul-time writing career.

Shawn

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Hey Jackie,

I do remember Donna, and miss her on this list. She not only critiqued work here, but she critiqued my second novel for me, and her comments were immensely helpful.

I do believe it's important for people to pursue their plan A, or else we wouldn't have the musicians and artists and writers that we have today. I commend those with the passion and drive to never give up. But that's not me. I'd never live in my car while waiting to get a break in the movies, or eat raman noodles every day for years while hoping to get my break. I'm just not cut of that cloth. And I know only about 5% of all writers live soley on the earnings from their writing, which means most of us have a plan B, while still pursuing plan A. And that works for me.

Take care,

Chris
  

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Chris,
Thank you for reading this even so late in the thread.
Do you remember Donna Hill? She was a most active and inspiring member who constantly encouraged all the young writers as well as all of us.
She has had to change her plan A and then her plan B because of the health of her husband, and then herself.
I truly hope all remember her service to all of us. She did write a book besides all of the time she devoted, as you do, to critiquing others work.

Jacqueline Williams

Clarity is just questioning having eaten its fill.
     Jenny Xie


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Hey Jackie,

Although I didn't respond at the time, I agree with you 100%. Of course I would never want to crap on anyone's dreams, and they absolutely should be pursued. But, as a former boy scout, I believe in always being prepared--which means having a plan B and a C, if needed.

Peace,

Chris



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