Today I went to a talk by Chet Ramos. He’s a writer, with several novels, and a weekly column in the Boston Globe. He spoke about writing, and how he writes, and how he got into writing. He didn’t start writing until he was in his thirties. And he didn’t get published until he was in his forties. Now one of his novels has been made into a movie, and he’s obviously a successful writer. He was inspiring to me, as a writer who has yet to be published. I’ve finished one novel, well almost finished, and soon I will try to market my manuscript to agents &/or publishers. Scary. The “business” part of writing is vicious, as I understand it. I can only hope for the best, and not take rejection too personally. That’s easier said than done for me, I’m sort of a petty person.

I’m also thinking of going back to school for a masters degree, to become a librarian. I don’t know if I want to spend the time on that degree, or if I should concentrate on more writing. Then there’s the added pressure of starting a family. I’m 27, and would like to have a few kids. Now, or soon, is the time for that too. Plus we may be moving…

I remember when I was in college, and I thought things would be so easy once I got my degree and got a job. HA! So naïve. But at least I have a wonderful husband and sweet dog to help me figure it all out. Thanks for listening.

posted by Damien at 7:19 PM