I'm frustrated want to be writer, please tell me something happy.?

Question

I was a bookkeeper for 13 years. Then made the mistake of working for a friend who after a year she started paying me 1/2 my paycheck. When I quit her office, she had me blacklisted in town. No one will hire because of either what she said, or because I worked for her. So in 2 short years I have gone from debt free to debts and broke.

But I decided to follow my lifelong dream of becoming a writer. So I am trying to take odd writing jobs, writing ebooks for people about making money.

This is helping with the bills, but not enough. I have bills due soon and not enough to cover them. And I am worrying about bills to much to start working on my novels. I don't know how to pay my bills.

And I really want to write these novels about people who have overcome hardships. But right now I am so sad I want to bawl.

Answer 1

Have you tried writing what you really want to write in your spare time and then offering it on lulu.com?

Also contact Consumer Credit Counseling for help managing your debt.

I know there is much more you need than I can put into a Yahoo answer, but do not give up hope!

Answer 2

I guess the happiest thing is that, by going through hardships, you are putting yourself in a better position to write your characters' stories. I know it's tough to write when you are feeling down; try taking notes for now (a lot like your question above) and sitting down to write when you feel a little better.

You might want to read a little about Dostoevsky, who is well known for writing great novels under the pressure of severe financial problems. His story might inspire you.

As far as bills go, I wouldn't expect your novels to pay the bills -- they might someday, but don't count on it until it happens. I would suggest trying to find work somewhere, even if it means in a new town, and writing during your free time. If you have family or friends who can help you for a while, call them.

Well, I'm guessing you aren't actually looking for advice, but here I am giving it to you. Maybe I can give one last bit of advice that will also serve as the "something happy" you want. For inspiration, try visiting the site nanowrimo.org -- it's the site of National Novel Writing Month, which encourages people to write a draft once a year without worrying about the quality, which can be worked on later. Anyway, there's a forum thread there called "The Dares" in which people suggest crazy ideas to include in your draft when you feel stuck and need to get going. In addition to being a useful idea, some of the ideas might make you smile. So go read some of them; I'll give you the URL:

http://www.nanowrimo.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=20&forum=150

or

http://tinyurl.com/grmeq


Best of luck! =)

Answer 3

Have a good cry. It always helps.

Then go talk to a friend and tell her your sorrows over a cup of coffee.

Pick up yourself back up, count your blessings then start writing again.

You might consider taking on a temporary job as a secretary or a receptionist. That is a good side job while you continue to work on your writing.

Answer 4

dear Jamie. if you have a car and can work out of town try that. in the meantime, write children's books, or what you like. have a publisher look at them and if its a go make your money!!! show that mean former employee you have your own talents you don't need her/his help.also you could create your own job. sewing,lawns,cleaning etc. thanks Kat

Answer 5

You are a wonderful write just keep trying. Do not let anyone stop you. God will provide so just ask him.

Answer 6

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