Somehow this led into a discussion about what I do for a living, and I suddenly realized that I have a hard time telling people that I am a writer. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m always saying that I have a website, or that I write things online, but I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m reluctant to use the word WRITER because when it comes out of my mouth it sounds like I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m pleading with someone to PLEASE TAKE ME SERIOUSLY. It also makes me sound like I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m fond of wearing fedoras and plaid capes. And beige orthopedic shoes that smell like cabbage.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
Here are a few more tips for becoming a better writer. Blogger even. Care about one reader \u00e2\u20ac\u201d real or fictional. By the way, that blogger vs. writer thingy – Heather, who IS an excellent writer, has recently mentioned it. 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