This week on the Ball we’re talking about the writing lifestyle as introverts or extroverts — what our personality types are, and the pros and cons of that type as it pertains to our occupation.
But here’s the thing: I’m a Gemini. Which means on any given day I can be an introvert or an extrovert — or a crazy person who starts sobbing about a tragic news story one second and then is laughing hysterically over something else the next. I’m really fun to live with. Just ask my husband.
Anywho, as I was saying, due to my astrology/genetics/post-partum hormones, the writer’s life works really well for me, most of the time. I really enjoy having long stretches of time alone with my thoughts and my computer. But then there are days where I think I’ll go insane if I don’t hear another adult’s voice at some point (this is also known as “being a mother”). And that’s where book tours/promotion comes in. I get to travel and Skype and talk up my book to other people and I really enjoy that side of book-writing, as well.
This lifestyle certainly isn’t for everyone. If you like structure and money and showering — you probably shouldn’t be a writer. But if you can go long periods of time without speaking to anyone or using a bar of soap, it’s an occupation you should consider.
What are your favorite parts of the writing life? What do you dislike the most?
Haha, “being a mother.” I hear ya, Colleen. 100 percent!
I can’t even imagine doing this job with little ones. It’s all I can do to control my pups and kitties! All the other Debs amaze me.