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THE ANSWER TO THE BIG QUESTION


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THE ANSWER:

"You're a writer when you first put pen/pencil/fingers/other writing implement to paper/keyboard/any flat surface."
"You're a writer whenever you decide to be one."
"You're a writer when you adopt a professional attitude about it."
"You're a writer when you decide to sell your writing."
"You're a writer because you write -- nothing else is needed."
"You're a writer when you send off your first submission."
"You're a writer when you get your first rejection."
"You're a writer when you get your first acceptance."
"You're a writer when you can support yourself by writing."
"You're a writer when people recognize you from your jacket photo."
"If you think you're a writer, then you're a writer. You're a published writer when you get a piece published. You're a successful writer when you are happy with your success."

Summary compiled by Wendy Chatley Green.


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