Over the years, there have been plenty of arguments about what makes someone a “real” writer or a “real” author. Those who fail the various tests are considered merely “aspiring” — if the tester is feeling generous.
In other cases, those who fail the test-of-the-day might be called worse, like a poser or hack or accused of producing (not creating) garbage or fluff. Impostor syndrome is rampant among writers, and “titles” like those take advantage of our self-doubt.
However, this question doesn’t have to be nearly as complicated as the naysayers—or our negative thoughts—pretend to be case. Let’s look at the question of what makes a writer or author “real” from another perspective.
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I jumped across and commented – interesting post that got me thinking! Thanks for the heads-up. I should add, to me the distinction between ‘aspiring writer’ and ‘author’ comes when the writer learns how to emotionally detach themselves from something that requires an emotionally-driven effort to produce. It’s a knack.
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great points, all. the age old question –
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