I want to be a writer!

@Krupik (95)
Poland
August 6, 2009 6:52am CST
I lost my job not so long time ago. And I am on kind of crossroads - I want to do something more creative than before (office job). I want to be writer! But ---- do you have any experience with such way of life? Do you thing it is possible to life from that? To make money to pay for bills? There are SOOO many books on market - do you think there is place for more? I will be very, very thankfull for your opinion. It is very important question for me. It is something that can decide about my whole life (I was dreaming about being writer since I was little child).
3 responses
@jlamela (4897)
• Philippines
24 Aug 09
If you have the burning passion and determination to write then you can make it. Try to look for a topic that best suited to your wants and interests. Being a writer is my ultimate dream too, right now I am making steps to make that dream come true. So good luck to us!
@Krupik (95)
• Poland
24 Aug 09
It is truest true! Determination is like water for that! And good topic of course! I am sure WE can make it!!!
@Yodeyo (36)
• United States
10 Aug 09
Do you want to just write books, or are you open to other writing venues? If you're open to other venues, you should try writing some articles for Associated Content or Helium. Helium is a good place to post articles because the quality of your writing is judged by other writers. Also, both sites offer payment opportunities for your work. These sites motivated me to begin writing daily again. I've been enjoying freelancing for a few months. As far as paying the bills, I was able to pay one bill from the money I made publishing articles on Associated Content. (I haven't submitted anything since June, but I'm working on some articles now.) From what I've been reading, writing E-books and SEO writing are two ways to make a living writing online. If you have bills to pay, I'd suggest securing employment and writing part-time as you make your decision about pursuing a full-time writing career.
@Krupik (95)
• Poland
10 Aug 09
Thank you for response! I would like to write books, but of course I am open to other writing venues. The problem is I am not native English. So I am afraid that I can't write in perfect English. Never so perfect as other people from US or UK. But I will look at AC and Helium! Thank you again!
@cassrufus (116)
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
we have same thing in mind, because i wanna write about what happen to my surroundings but i fail coz i have a very busy times to be a student at the same time a self support person. but it is really great to be a writer the reason is you can explore the world beyond your mind.
@Krupik (95)
• Poland
6 Aug 09
Oh, I know... I was also so into my job that I let me dream slip through my hands. But know - I think I HAVE to do this. Just find time for one page per day. And slowly, slowly - I can MAKE it! Maybe you should too?