There seem to be two schools of thought as far as choosing a "day job" as a writer. One is that should have a mindless job that is not very similar to writing--maybe with some perks that make your writing life easier, like use of a copier or flexible hours--so that you have more mental energy to devote to your trade. The other school of thought is the one you mention, having a job in editing or something related to writing.
But you knew this.
Honestly, I think I would prefer choice #1. I just worry something like, say, reading manuscripts for a publisher would suck all the fun out of writing. (Just like working in web development has made me utterly uninterested in doing the same in my off hours). But then, I am not you, either.
I guess all I'm trying to say is that you might consider what other advantages you can get out of your current job that aren't directly relatable to writing, but support that lifestyle.
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Date: 2011-08-19 03:23 pm (UTC)But you knew this.
Honestly, I think I would prefer choice #1. I just worry something like, say, reading manuscripts for a publisher would suck all the fun out of writing. (Just like working in web development has made me utterly uninterested in doing the same in my off hours). But then, I am not you, either.
I guess all I'm trying to say is that you might consider what other advantages you can get out of your current job that aren't directly relatable to writing, but support that lifestyle.