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MerryAnne, I know that few people do exactly what they want. I think I got to the point where I was doing none of what they want
posted by
Azur
on April 12, 2005 at 5:44 PM
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tigerprincess. i am cutting back a little
posted by
Azur
on April 12, 2005 at 5:43 PM
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JohnMcNab, you're right about that.
posted by
Azur
on April 12, 2005 at 5:42 PM
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I think this is a signal to you to cut back on your teaching and get back to writing.
posted by
tigerprincess
on April 12, 2005 at 12:22 PM
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MayB
I'd go for it, MayB. But then it isn't my income I'm talking about. If you keep on teaching it will give your conscience an excellent reason for not being a full time writer.
posted by
johnmacnab
on April 12, 2005 at 11:44 AM
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MayB,
What do you really want to do? If you still want to tach maybe cutting back is the way to go. But - as with most decisions - You probably already know the answer, you just need to justify it. Very few people have the opportunity to do excatly what they want for a career.
posted by
MerryAnne
on April 12, 2005 at 6:22 AM
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MayB, From what I understand, writing text books is highly lucrative. I've no doubt you'd write some good ones. And whatever else you set your mind to. Since it's so close to the end of the year, I might continue teaching both for the money and also for the students. I wouldn't put my eggs in on basket so far as someone getting me connected. I lived in L.A. for 11 years and without even trying, met many, many people who were very well connected to the entertainment industry. It seemed only natural, yet I do believe part of it was a "confidence boosting" sign from God. That "yes, I could do this." I'm sure if I went to NY it'd be the same thing. For me, the money aspect is just a matter of discipline and time. I tend to get off track. Like for the next 6 months I might drive truck. Fortunately, I'll be able to easily write short shorts on a tablet and later get a laptop computer. Whew!!!... long comment. I take a lot of "polls" myself. Now I forget what I'm even doing, my head spins, and perhaps I need an excorcist... and someone to clean the pea soup off the walls!!!
posted by
cmoe
on April 12, 2005 at 4:14 AM
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MayB
Money on one hand, nobility on the other. Which to choose? That is the question. It's ironic that it's almost impossible to achieve both with one vocation. Something to consider is the real, no holds barred, selfish reasons why you want to write and why you want to teach. Do you write strictly for the money or for loftier, artistic reasons? Is teaching a paycheck or a way of actually touching, influencing lives? I remember each and every teacher I've ever had, from first grade to college. Some more vividly than others, some more fondly, but they're all there, inside my head, inside my heart, forever a part of me. I don't remember who wrote that great article I read in Time last week. The almighty dollar is important as well. Nobility isn't very nourishing and doesn't please the landlord like a check. I don't envy your dilemma.
posted by
Talion
on April 11, 2005 at 8:18 PM
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You may want to help others,
however, reading by reading your post before this one, I can tell that you have a lot of stuff simmering in the background. Maybe this is an opportunity to cut back on the things that are taking up most of your time and limiting your writing opportunities. If you can strike a balance great, but I would encourage you to write if you can make a good business of it.
posted by
word.smith
on April 11, 2005 at 7:26 PM
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May B
Why do I sense that you are a really smart young lady that is already working on drafting that young man's writing course luv?
posted by
WileyJohn
on April 11, 2005 at 7:19 PM
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