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12 Reasons to Be a Writer

Linda Galok
Weekly trips to the bank to deposit a reliable paycheck are eliminated.

Remedy your wardrobe dilemmas by purchasing additional pajamas and an extra pair of fuzzy slippers.

Interviewing techniques disguise nosy questions.

The freedom to throw away your deodorant liberates you.

Eavesdropping on conversations doesn't make you feel guilty, falling into the category of research.

Reading (even trashy novels) is no longer considered a waste of time, but part of the job.

Secretly perfecting your autographing technique is now based on a semi-realistic goal.

Whole groups of imaginary friends, instead of just one, are yours for the creating.

Reinventing reasons to juggle your coffee while flipping off fellow drivers when you don't have to be at the office five minutes ago exercise your imagination.

Instigating arguments for new writing material offends people less than it used to because of the potential to be included in your next novel.

The idea of retiring won't tantalize you every minute of every day anymore.

Extra free time becomes available for chocolate and the daily soaps when writer's block attacks.

Published by Linda Galok

I read more than I clean house, laugh more than I cry, and cook as infrequently as I can get away with it. I'm an obsessive-compulsive wiseass, my favorite color is Hershey, and I believe in angels. But I'...  View profile

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