Myth: Authors sleep in until noon
Reality: Do you have a two-year-old? If so, enough said. If not, well, think of a real, live, active alarm clock, one that says “WAKE UP!” at the hint of sleeping.
Myth: Authors work in their pajamas all day
Reality: This is one myth I’ve seriously done everything to avoid. Not like I’m wearing dress pants or anything fancy, but come on. I don’t want to look like Mr. Mom, or Hugh Hefner.
Myth: Authors only have to put in a few hours of work each day.
Reality: Maybe if you’re John Grisham (and judging on the reviews of his last book on Amazon, well . . . ) But think of owning your own business in these crazy, scary tough times. Think that you might work on a novel that may or may not get sold. Think that your home is your office and your imagination is your toolbox. The hours are roughly 8 a.m. to midnight with a few chunks of time off (and if you think I’m joking, well, this time I’m not)
Myth: Writing 8 hours a day will result in tons more words written
Reality: I believe every author can only write a certain amount before the writing gets overdone. Imagine the time it takes to cook a nice, juicy steak. Eventually you’ll need to take that sucker off or else it’ll be charred. Writing is the same way. Or, I should say, your brain is the same way.
Myth: Happy hour starts at four.
Reality: I usually start at two. haha (joking)
Reality: I think some do. I dip into it all day long but try not to get immersed.
Myth: “You’re living the dream!!”
Reality: “Living the dream involves having no debt”
Myth: Being creative means watching movies whenever you want.
I had to laugh out loud at this one. My wife always interrupts with laundry.
My Reality: Wishful thinking.
Nice post, can’t wait for Saturday.
-Cory
Laundry–I can relate to that too! Though I do have to admit. There have been occasions when I saw a movie in the theater during the day. On “worktime.”