Day jobs Quote by Kevin J. Anderson

I spent 20 years of my career primarily being a writer for hire.

— Frank Darabont

I dread the promotion part of my job. It's agony, especially compared to the private, at-home joy of writing. But being a grown-up means…

— Chuck Palahniuk

I'm an author. And writers write books. And writing books is a full-time career.

— Marianne Williamson

I would recommend, definitely, developing a 'day job' that you like - don't expect to make money writing!

— Lydia Davis

I've devoted a lot of my time and effort during the past few years to developing my advertising copywriting business to the point of…

— George Stephen

After seven years of writing - and working many jobs to support my family - I finally got published.

— Lloyd Alexander

I'm working on my own work, my own publishing company.

— John Van Hamersveld

I worked probably 25 years by myself, just writing and working, not trying to publish much, not giving readings.

— Mary Oliver

I'd much rather do an obviously commercial writing project than get a day job.

— Poppy Z. Brite

I do a lot of writing in my capacity as the creative director for a marketing agency. These days, though, I'm trying to write…

— Ian Doescher

Like everyone else, there are days when I don't want to go to work. However, writing is a job like anything else.

— Francine Rivers

At this stage, my chief professional goal is simply to keep on writing and making a living at it.

— Fred Saberhagen