“As a writer, the ideal job is the one that allows you time and mental space away from it. Teaching seemed to me like the obvious choice - those summers off, you know - but my experience may serve as a cautionary tale.” KnowsMayJobsChoicesSpaceTeachingSummerIdealsObviousTalesCautionary Tales Author:Debra Dean
“Whatever one may say about the perils of workshops, they help writers internalize an awareness of audience.” MayHelpingAudienceAwarenessPerilWorkshops Author:Debra Dean
“I always think, OK, this is good, but I'll do it better next time. "And so we beat on, boats against the current. . ." It may not be the recipe for a life of contentment, but that imperfectability is what makes writing such an engaging endeavor, something you can do for the rest of your life and not get bored.” ThinkingWritingMayNextCan DoBeatsCurrentsBoatBoredContentmentEndeavorNext TimeEngagingRecipesRest Of Your Life Author:Debra Dean
