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Right you are.

Still, I think I need to go back and hit the grammar books again. Sigh.

posted by Oceandancer on November 30, 2004 at 5:57 AM | link to this | reply

I once worked in an "egg factory" for a few weeks... now I can crack eggs with one hand.

posted by cmoe on November 29, 2004 at 5:42 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks for another

interesting peek into another world. M

posted by MerryAnne on November 29, 2004 at 3:02 PM | link to this | reply

Quite so WW

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 2:26 PM | link to this | reply

Beach

I admire anyone who gives their work all they have.....and writers that I read do that. Writers are special, but so are teachers, construction workers, nurses.....;)

posted by Wildwoman_Laloba on November 29, 2004 at 2:19 PM | link to this | reply

Moondawg

I confess I miss those moments when it is not like any other job

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 2:14 PM | link to this | reply

Moodawg

You have been gone for the longest time. I think that the lifestyle is regarded as more glamorous than it ever was although it has its moments

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 2:13 PM | link to this | reply

Very good piece

Even when you are in a job that others might envy, there is still a price to be paid. I am happy to be returning to laying down lines here once again, and have learned that my dream world was not what I expected.

posted by Moondawg on November 29, 2004 at 2:01 PM | link to this | reply

It is exhausting work

but writers are not special

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 1:39 PM | link to this | reply

Beach

People who write for a living have my admiration. Lord knows it's exhausting work.

posted by Wildwoman_Laloba on November 29, 2004 at 12:36 PM | link to this | reply

Thank you Justsouno. I'll see you over at yours

Wiley my dear, Thanks.

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 12:29 PM | link to this | reply

OCEANDANCER

All of that early focus allows a little freedom further down the track

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 12:28 PM | link to this | reply

Frankenkitty

Mayyou be prolific in your own way and at your own pace AND successful

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 12:27 PM | link to this | reply

Inherent Rights

Yes it is a business. The only one for me!

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 12:25 PM | link to this | reply

Ginnieb

The people who amaze me are those writers who keep up at this pace year after year. Of course they have their methods and tricks but there are some who turn out excellence every time. There are a handful of people lie that I am in awe of. They inspire me to try harder although I recognize they have a rare gift

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 12:24 PM | link to this | reply

Zachary. When I see no purpose in filling holes it is profoundly depressing

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 12:03 PM | link to this | reply

Excellent post, beachbelle!

You are completely right with this, thanks for the info! As you said, writing is a business, like any other. Take care!

posted by InherentRights on November 29, 2004 at 11:30 AM | link to this | reply

And thank you, Bella!

I didn't realize I could use the calender to go back even further to delete. Teehee. Always more ins and outs to learn.

posted by Oceandancer on November 29, 2004 at 11:20 AM | link to this | reply

I don’t mind trying to fill in holes . . .

As long as I have a reason to fill it. Some holes are best left unfilled, especially those holes found in human anatomy.

Interesting. We all do write for a reason, don’t we? They might be different reasons – but they’re there just the same.

posted by Zachary.N.Miles on November 29, 2004 at 10:56 AM | link to this | reply

Awesome, Bella. And so bang on.

Writing has allowed me to become skilled in so many ways than just putting word to paper. But it required a lot of focused effort on my part, too.

posted by Oceandancer on November 29, 2004 at 10:54 AM | link to this | reply

Beachbelle

You are my writing tea each morning. I have to hear the goodies. I promised you I would answer the last post from the novice point of view I am doing that now. I am moving a Blogger in Training to writing category. Thanks for all you are giving us.
 

posted by Justi on November 29, 2004 at 9:23 AM | link to this | reply

You absolutely amaze me...

..how you continue to come up with great ideas on the process of writing. That's it...I'm amazed! Wow! :)

posted by ginnieb on November 29, 2004 at 8:28 AM | link to this | reply

Nice to meet you as well beachbelle!

Now I have someone else to learn from. I keep this up and I'm going to be reading all day!

posted by RedHeadedGypsy on November 29, 2004 at 8:13 AM | link to this | reply

I don't want to work for a newspaper.

Good info though, incase I decide after smoking crack that it might be fun.  Just kidding.  Take care Beachbelle

posted by Flumpystalls3000 on November 29, 2004 at 8:03 AM | link to this | reply

Beachbelle

Thanx luv, I never fail to read you and walk away with some good thoughts about this profession.

posted by WileyJohn on November 29, 2004 at 8:02 AM | link to this | reply

Tapsel-T

Without meaning to sound full of myself, this is something I know about although I only figured it out relatively recently. For years I had no idea

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 7:59 AM | link to this | reply

Gypsyredhead

Good to meet you. That is my take on things. I think it helps to understand these processes so that we keep our emotions about the work in perspective

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 7:57 AM | link to this | reply

Klara

Thank you. I wrote the original version of this "The Upsides Of Working In A Factory (edited) " on Dec 3, 2003 as I worked in what I called "the factory". I noted that only one of the original commenters remains so thought I could find a new market today.

posted by beachbelle on November 29, 2004 at 7:52 AM | link to this | reply

Beachbelle, this is great. You really know what you are talking about here

posted by TAPS. on November 29, 2004 at 7:50 AM | link to this | reply

I followed Klara here to see what you were writing...

Very informative. I don't write professionally as many on here do, but I might try to do something someday and it helps to have an inside view. Thank you!

posted by RedHeadedGypsy on November 29, 2004 at 7:45 AM | link to this | reply

One of your best posts, Beachie! We're currently churning out ten pieces

at once here due today. Owning any business (and writing is a business), entails trading one "boss" for another. Your clients in effect, become your "boss" (only now there are more of them)!!!! Again, your best in my opinion.

posted by KlaraRoberts on November 29, 2004 at 7:41 AM | link to this | reply