Blog #4 “How to Succeed in Po Biz”

This short prose piece definitely provides a gloomy outlook for the life of a struggling writer (and I suspect that all but a few are struggling). The story paints the picture that many writers are intraverted, neurotic, and may be borderline alcoholics.

Though the piece is brief, I really like the picture it illustrates. I like the way it’s written. It is kind of tainted with this pessimistic tone that runs throughout the entire story, which I find to be witty at times. It certainly doesn’t glamorize writing at all, but we do get the feeling that there’s something beautiful about the craft or, otherwise, nobody would embark on their writing journey and lifestyle.

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firstdrafty Says:
September 13, 2010 at 4:02 am

I’ll add something to your list: I think most writers are hermits. I like that you get the feeling that the writer is still saying something is beautiful about the craft and about the life. That would have to be true for her to make up the funny/lovely images about mermaids and carnies.

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