One of the hardest things about being a writer is the fact that we work in a vacuum.
Yes, we do occasionally get the heroin-like rush of someone saying they want to publish our work, but really, most days, we sit and type away at our little key boards all by ourselves.
Don’t get me wrong, I actually love sitting and writing all day, and I have pretty much hated every “real” job I’ve ever had, but there is something about having someone tell you “hey, good work today” that has a nice ring to it.
As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been doing some freelance work as of late, writing website content and editing survey responses before they are published widely. It’s interesting work and I really like the company I’m writing for, but (and I’m embarrassed to admit it) the highlight of my whole day was getting this email:
“Nicely done April.”
That’s it. The whole email. I am doubly embarrassed to think that my boss might actually read my blog, and think I’m a complete geek, but the fact is, it feels good to be told you’ve done something right. As writers, we so often work for months, if not years, before putting our work out there for feedback, and even then positive feedback is hardly guaranteed.
Anyhow, just thought I’d share. Today I did something nicely.
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