Now that’s creative
The Golden Pencil today asked a great question: Are freelance writers masters of creativity?
Yes and no. Yes: probably more than a lot of other types of people. No: a lot of us likely aren’t as wildly creative as most people seem to think. Writing for a living is still work.
Like Anne, I usually get one of two responses when I tell people what I do: “Total lack of interest, or, fascination of one sort or another, usually with me ending up feeling like they don’t realize I’m human.”
Recently, I’ve had several people–highly educated, high-powered and a couple of them, frankly, intimidating to me–ask me what I do, then practically apologize when they told me their profession. As if they weren’t worthy. It’s a humbling experience, if a bit confusing at times.
It’s true that I love what I do and would only change my lifestyle kicking and screaming. There are so very many good things about making a living as a freelance writer. But it wouldn’t take too long in my shoes, on certain days or during certain tasks, for some of these high-powered people to realize that it isn’t always glamorous or playful. Sometimes it’s just work.