Authors Over the Years

The myth of the author's life has been carried through the centuries. We've read about the authors who were drunks, too many to list, and those who were sent to drug rehabilitation for addictions to an unlimited number of chemicals.

Then there are the stories of the fantastic lifes that authors live, jetsetting around the world. In fact, I know two authors who travel to exotic places so they are 'ready' when they get their first contract.

The sad thing is, this is not part of the world. A writer's life is more like the life of a secretary than a diva. It is important to keep your feet on the ground, that is why I suggest that writers freelance, to start becoming a part of the writing world, before they try to become published authors.