Writing as a job

John Grisham's Op Ed in the NYT today (in celebration of Labor Day) says writing is the hardest job he's ever had.

And he's had a few--laying asphalt, bulldozing, being a plumber, selling underwear, being a lawyer.

It's what they say--if you can possibly do something else, go and do it. If you can't, write.

And here's another article in the same vein (from The Guardian) about writing--this time children's books.

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look--my brand new book coming in may!

She's at it again, that big sister telling you all about everything: this time it's helpful tips on finding the perfect job, how to conduct yourself in an interview, what to wear, what not to wear, etc. Needless to say, this is advice you may never have heard before--which of course makes it invaluable.

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