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Sep 01, 2009, 04:53 PM
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I'm an idiot. EVERYONE on this site thinks I am . I've made only 25 dollars since graduation by writing. I'm ****. I suck. I'm the scum of society. Not to mention the WORLD'S laughing stock. I'll never go anywhere. Never. I'm doomed to a life of FAILURE.
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Sep 01, 2009, 10:51 PM
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((((((((graceland))))))))
  I'm not sure what kind of writing you do, but your lack of financial success with your writing probably has little to do with the writing itself. Most of the time, writing doesn't pay very well, especially since the industry has been in some trouble recently. Even published authors on their fourth or fifth books usually can't live off their earnings. It's extremely hard to get things accepted anywhere, much less PAID for. Be proud of yourself for actually having the guts to get your stuff out there. Be proud of every piece that you finish. It's a painstaking process, and it's a big deal when you've got a finished product in your hands. And be proud of that $25! That's a big deal! Someone PAID you for your WORDS!!! You're not an idiot, you're struggling, and everyone has their share of struggles. If writing is what you want to do, keep writing. Write about failure, if you want, as long as you're persistent in your passion. You'll get there. Rejection isn't a sign you're failing, it's a sign that you're making an effort, and that's ALWAYS something to take pride in.
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Sep 01, 2009, 11:02 PM
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justfloating said it really well... writing is a tough job. Everyone becomes your critic, and since words don't go away once published your work is going up for competition with MASTERS of writing for not only the present but for HUNDREDS OF YEARS.
So yes. To get 25 for writing, maybe that's not how much you WANT, but it's a start, and you should try to be PROUD of it  .Good luck, remember your worth is not measured in others reception of you.
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Sep 01, 2009, 11:16 PM
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I agree with (((justfloating))) and (((turquoisesea))) don't give up. If it is what you like to do. It takes time to get yourself known as a writer. Hugs for your day.
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Sep 01, 2009, 11:27 PM
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You are right , EVERYONE on this site thinks you're an idiot.
 Gotcha  I bet you never expected that .  (((graceland)))Never give up , all your hard work will pay off in the end . I believe in you , and I'm sure EVERYONE else here does too. It doesn't seem like it now , but it will in time. 
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Sep 02, 2009, 04:39 AM
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I don't know you but I surely don't think you're an idiot. Hope things get better soon.
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Sep 02, 2009, 09:49 AM
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Quote:
YOU are NOT an idiot . I AM. 
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Sep 02, 2009, 12:32 PM
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((((graceland)))) Once again I will say this: no one and I mean no one is an idiot, or dumb. Yes, some people are smarter than others but don't let them fool you. Hugs for all.
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Sep 02, 2009, 12:50 PM
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You are not an idiot. Stop beating yourself up. It takes perseverance to write for financial gain. You can do it but if you say you can't then you can't - it is up to you. Give it time and keep on writing.
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Sep 02, 2009, 01:14 PM
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(((((graceland)))))
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