I have never spoke with an author before and it was really cool to be able to ask her questions about how the process of writing a book goes for her. We asked if she had a hard time switching from writing about one character to the next (no), how long it takes her to write a book (a year to a year and a half), if she knows when starting a book how it's going to end (no she doesn't - she said she is just as surprised as the readers with what takes place during the course of writing her books), if she misses the characters when she's done writing about them like we as readers do when we're done reading about them (no she said, because they are always with her in her heart). It was an awesome conversation and was so cool to be able to get inside of an author's head.
One thing I was struck by is how often she said how lucky she was to be able to write for a living. That she needed to write every day. She said a couple times that it is her dream job.
I couldn't help but think what it would be like to have my dream job. I mean, honestly - what would my dream job even be? I love blogging, and suppose that would be the closest thing I could have to a dream job. I enjoy writing down my thoughts, as scary as it is to have my thoughts out there for all to see, it's also a bit freeing. So, if I had to chose, I would say that professional blogging would be my dream job.
What would it be like? To have your dream job? We all have stress in our jobs - whether we work in an office setting, a retail setting, are a stay at home parent or work in the medical field. But most of us have jobs we either can't stand or at least just tolerate. Imagine having your dream job. Sure, you'd still have some stress, but you'd at least be passionate about your job.
TFT: Do you have your dream job? If not, what is your dream job?
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My dream job, once the kiddos are a bit more grown up, is to be a vet tech. I love animals and worked at the Humane Society for 2 years. I did a lot of the medical stuff and the animals are just so grateful. Sure there are ones that are grouchy and try to bite and scratch, but its no worse than the larger number of humans that do the same thing at the doctors. Someday I will be working in a vet office...making animals days better.
Family business. Building and repairing instruments in my own shop. Having Holly run the “office” part of things and maybe having the kid(s) help in some way if they would like. Maybe even having a couple of close friends (i.e. Matt, Jim, Sam) help out in the shop from time to time. Doing what I love to do with the people that I love the most...that would be perfect...
I don't have my dream job. I do enjoy my work, but would much rather be doing something else.
I have 3 dreams. One is to own my own daycare, another is to open my own business selling gift baskets and the other is to be a children's author/illustrator. None of the three seem that they would be that far out of reach, except for the whole money part of it. I have a decent job now, and can't convince myself to give it up.
The dream to become a children's author isn't that far out of reach. I am currently enrolled in a children's literature class and at the end we will br writing our own book. Who knows if I will actually be able to pull it off, and if I do, if I will ever be able to get it published, but it will be fun to try.
Mine is to have a daycare with you!
I honestly have my dream job! I stay at home with my children and I love it. It is truly a hard job and takes so many different skills, but I wouldn't give it up or change a thing!....well maybe the pay :) Althought the hugs, laughs and kisses make pretty good payment!
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