Jenn HollowellIt’s Not as Easy as it Looks
August 23rd 2008 19:00
Are you the type of freelance writer who is surrounded by people who think or say:
· You’re so lucky; you get to stay home all day while I have to go work.
· You’re job is so much easier than mine because you don’t have to [insert whatever job they’re performing].
· I wish I could stay at home all day and play on the computer like you do.
· I don’t have time to do this because I work, so could you take care of this for me?
If working with your inner critic isn’t hard enough, throw in comments and suggestive conversations like these. Yes, being a freelance writer does award the opportunity to work whenever and wherever you can. However, it does not award the luxury of not having to work.
I have found that the majority of the people making these comments really have absolutely no clue what it takes to have a career such as this one. It’s obvious because, after all, you wouldn’t hear comments such as these made to an accountant, someone who does transcription, an ebay seller, or anyone else who can operate their business from home.
So, why is it that writers catch so much flack? Why is it that this profession is not viewed as “real” work? This is a quandary I’ve been facing for nearly ten year and, to be honest, it’s getting really old. It is not as easy as it looks to complete freelance assignments, write books, and query new leads. I just can’t understand where these people are coming from.
Have you been faced with comments and suggestive conversations such as these during your freelance career? If so, how have you handled this diplomatically?
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