Another reason to keep my writing on the down-low: You know how annoying it is when you’re driving somewhere and your kids (if you have kids, if not, just imagine) keep asking, “Are we there yet?” Well, the last thing I want is a continuous stream of are-you-there-yets. This process can be depressing enough without a barrage of people asking you if you’ve made it yet.
My final reason: some people don’t consider writing a ‘serious’ career. Writing tends to get lumped in with other 'silly' dreams like singing, acting, painting, etc. Again, I am guilty of thinking the same thing. I’ve always loved to write, but the idea of majoring in something like creative writing . . . Haha! Yeah, right! What kind of ‘real’ job could I get with that degree? I had to pick something practical (yeah, because the job market is abuzz with opportunities for undergraduate sociology majors *sarcasm*). So, yet another reason to keep my ‘silly’ dream to myself.
Will I ever come out of the closet? I made a promise to myself that I would, IF I (a) get myself an agent, or (b) get published (not that it’s very likely the latter will happen without the other). Until then, I will continue to whine, vent, and celebrate here on my blog and with my handful of family/friends that know. Oh, and I can’t forget my querytracker.com peeps! Seriously, they’re awesome ;o)