Tamara Larson
Hmmm…The absolute best part about being a writer? Well, for me the best part is the idea that I’ve, hopefully, positively impacted the world in some way by doing this. It gives me a little thrill imagining that right this second, someone out there is reading my words and hopefully they`re smiling or laughing or getting hot or feeling SOMETHING because of what I wrote. Ok. Sometimes I imagine readers getting pissed off that they wasted $3 on one of my books but mostly I try to think that I’ve made their day better. I know it’s not like I’ve cured cancer or solved the world hunger problem or even created a really fantastic non-fat brownie, but this to me makes being a writer a worthwhile pursuit. Anything else is a bonus.
Another perk to being a writer is that it makes me feel a bit like a superhero. Being a romotica (romantic-erotica) writer, I don’t really advertise what I do, so it’s kind of my secret identity. As a result, I go about my daily life (trying not to give into my craving for chocolate or snapping at annoying people) but at the end of the day, I sit down at my computer and I create worlds and characters and situations that no one has ever seen before. How awesome is that? In my imagination I am all-powerful. This is great because outside my head I don’t always feel that empowered so it’s great to have that illusion of complete and utter control.
Connecting with readers is also a really fun aspect of being a writer. I’m not as tech-savvy as many indy writers seem to be, but I have been communicating with some of my readers through my blog and here on Goodreads recently. I’m constantly surprised and humbled by their enthusiasm and support. And man, are they funny! They give me great feedback but they also remind me of why I do this when I’m discouraged or frustrated by my sales or negative reviews. When I doubt my ability as a writer they often give me that little positive boost that makes me want to continue publishing. Even if I never made another dime, I would still want to write for them because they make me feel like I’m doing exactly what I was meant to do.
Another perk to being a writer is that it makes me feel a bit like a superhero. Being a romotica (romantic-erotica) writer, I don’t really advertise what I do, so it’s kind of my secret identity. As a result, I go about my daily life (trying not to give into my craving for chocolate or snapping at annoying people) but at the end of the day, I sit down at my computer and I create worlds and characters and situations that no one has ever seen before. How awesome is that? In my imagination I am all-powerful. This is great because outside my head I don’t always feel that empowered so it’s great to have that illusion of complete and utter control.
Connecting with readers is also a really fun aspect of being a writer. I’m not as tech-savvy as many indy writers seem to be, but I have been communicating with some of my readers through my blog and here on Goodreads recently. I’m constantly surprised and humbled by their enthusiasm and support. And man, are they funny! They give me great feedback but they also remind me of why I do this when I’m discouraged or frustrated by my sales or negative reviews. When I doubt my ability as a writer they often give me that little positive boost that makes me want to continue publishing. Even if I never made another dime, I would still want to write for them because they make me feel like I’m doing exactly what I was meant to do.
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