EVERYBODY is a writer
I don’t think I ever got anything better than a B+ in an english or writing class - all of my former teachers would probably swallow their pocket protectors if they heard I’m writing for a living. And tell you the truth, I have a hard time believing it sometimes. Fact is, I’m not making money off some inherent and incredible talent. I’m making it by being out there, and scrapping for whatever I get. By rolling up my sleeves, working each day to get better, and doing something I like to do for a living. I just saw this tweet from @copyblogger that describes it perfectly: “A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” ~Richard Bach
The point? Well, this is really part 2 to the previous post, Do Copy. It’s about getting out there, regardless of what ‘talent’ you have, and regardless of what other people think about your stuff. Of course, I’d prefer you hire a professional copywriter (me), and I think you’d be well-served to (because it’s our specialty), but you can do it if you want to. You’re a writer too, and you can write copy. Really.
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Now that is very Positive and Encouraging and has even
Viral Marketing Potential for Self Improvement. Really do just
love that quote included “A professional writer is an amateur
who didn’t quit.” ~Richard Bach
Well now we know why Brian gets paid the big bucks! Seriously though this post was incredibly inspiring. Even if you have inherent talent it does no good to rely solely on that, if that were true great athletes could just skip practice. I’m glad that you didn’t allow academia to dissuade you from writing.
Karen: If you know anyone who wants to pay me big bucks… let me know ;).
Seriously though, thanks for adding something. I think applying the quote to athletes is right on. And for that matter, beyond that to nearly everything.
You too Jim… I agree that the quote is great. Thanks again to Copyblogger for tweeting it out!
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