When asked, I describe myself as “an author and medical writer.” Try calling yourself “author” instead of “writer," Erica; you’re likely to get a very different response. Especially if you can think of something to add.
I’ve always thought of “author” as someone who’s published a book, in contrast to someone who’s placed magazine articles, for example. But I decided to look up the definitions.
Here’s one definition I found:
An author is someone whose written work has been published. In addition to producing published work, people who write are considered authors when they originate the ideas and content of their written work. For this reason, most authors are writers, but not all writers are considered to be authors. Feb 13, 2020 (from Writer vs. Author: What's the Difference? - 2020 – MasterClass; www.masterclass.com › articles › writer-vs-author-whats-t.)
Interesting thought—originate the ideas and content . . .
I didn't know you wanted to be an actress and I can certainly see you at NBC News getting surly for not wanting to serve tea to upper management. I laughed out loud. You're a writer and a damned good one. Keep 'em coming.
I didn't want to be a wife and mother, like Loni and you. Translated: I didn't go the path laid out by others. I chose my own path. Like Loni and you.
Love that you didn't want to be a wife and mother. Neither did I. I saw it as a kind of doom, visualized as an iron curtain coming down to cut off your freedom and enjoyment of life.
Erica, nice to learn more about your life story. I only knew parts of it. So I suppose I should stop saying I’m a retired college professor/administrator and say I’m a literary publisher, as well as a poet/artist?
Your past work history runs close to mine except I actually worked as a social worker for 16 yrs, but regrettably gave up my pension to attend college full-time not foreseeing health/back issues. I had a ton of jobs to support my writing (including a self-employed one called A-1 Petfinders, matching ppl who wanted a dog with those looking for one. I'm so sick of ppl who marginalize writing, that I just say ”retired" when asked. It saves seeing that condescending look on their face. But you're right. Why is it OK for those in high level govt jobs to work into their 80s but not the same for the rest of us? Enjoyed your piece.
When asked, I describe myself as “an author and medical writer.” Try calling yourself “author” instead of “writer," Erica; you’re likely to get a very different response. Especially if you can think of something to add.
I’ve always thought of “author” as someone who’s published a book, in contrast to someone who’s placed magazine articles, for example. But I decided to look up the definitions.
Here’s one definition I found:
An author is someone whose written work has been published. In addition to producing published work, people who write are considered authors when they originate the ideas and content of their written work. For this reason, most authors are writers, but not all writers are considered to be authors. Feb 13, 2020 (from Writer vs. Author: What's the Difference? - 2020 – MasterClass; www.masterclass.com › articles › writer-vs-author-whats-t.)
Interesting thought—originate the ideas and content . . .
I didn't know you wanted to be an actress and I can certainly see you at NBC News getting surly for not wanting to serve tea to upper management. I laughed out loud. You're a writer and a damned good one. Keep 'em coming.
I didn't want to be a wife and mother, like Loni and you. Translated: I didn't go the path laid out by others. I chose my own path. Like Loni and you.
Love that you didn't want to be a wife and mother. Neither did I. I saw it as a kind of doom, visualized as an iron curtain coming down to cut off your freedom and enjoyment of life.
Erica, nice to learn more about your life story. I only knew parts of it. So I suppose I should stop saying I’m a retired college professor/administrator and say I’m a literary publisher, as well as a poet/artist?
Your past work history runs close to mine except I actually worked as a social worker for 16 yrs, but regrettably gave up my pension to attend college full-time not foreseeing health/back issues. I had a ton of jobs to support my writing (including a self-employed one called A-1 Petfinders, matching ppl who wanted a dog with those looking for one. I'm so sick of ppl who marginalize writing, that I just say ”retired" when asked. It saves seeing that condescending look on their face. But you're right. Why is it OK for those in high level govt jobs to work into their 80s but not the same for the rest of us? Enjoyed your piece.