I agree with your assessment. It’s a challenge, though, to believe there is value in a hobby when prominent voices over time assert that writing, which they label a hobby even if it isn’t the intent, is a waste of time, and so isn’t valuable. It infects the mind. What does someone do with that?

I completely understand that, and I applaud you for how you’ve ordered your priorities. Your kids are fortunate to have such a dedicated parent. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Keep doing what you’re doing.

Does being a “hobby writer” sound negative to you, like hobby is a dirty word? #writingq #writer #writingcommunity

Love that. So true.

Good answer. I tend to define the line by how the IRS defines the difference, and that is determined by a number of factors. Intent to make a profit and actually making it are big ones.

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I'm contantly aggravated by this. You'd think, this being the industry standard program, that MS would fix this problem. So, use Helvetica in the comments? That font is uggers. But if it works, I'm willing to do it and explain the reason for Helvetica to clients.

Track changes, the bane of my existence right now...

Plugging away at editing with Word fighting me all the way. I don't know why it can't play nice with Mac. If it wasn't client work I'd ditch it for Scrivener.

I don't know about snacks, but I'd sure like a fitness company to have me trial their exercise equipment designed to be used while working at or in place of a desk. Desk bike or treadmill, anyone?

Right??? They're dilusional along with their AI's hallucinations.

Here's a dark fantasy guide. darkfantasyfans.com/what-is-dark...

Great. Bring on more product recalls. Just what we need. 🙄 At least someone is finally rivaling Amazon.

Yes, this! LOL I'm allergic to grass, so...

I'm curious what others will say.