Don't Feel Like Writing?

You're not alone if sometimes you don't want to get your butt in the chair, fingers on the keyboard. Read this piece at Salon.com and get a little comfort in your misery.

And then go write something.

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When Are You a Writer?

If you write, you're a writer.

Lots of people keep wondering when they're going to be a "real" writer. When they'll know they've arrived at that sacred place and deserve the title.

Don't hold your breath.

Look, most writers feel like frauds at some point -- I've heard umpteen big-name writers talk about worrying that this next piece they're working on will reveal they're just pretending.

Repeat after me: If you write, you're a writer.