Because I Say So

For years I’ve wanted to be a writer. Always waiting for that moment when someone else was going to tell me I’ve arrived.

When I finish my first book . . .

When I get an agent . . .

When I get published . . .

When I get my first royalty check .  . .

When I win an award . . .

When I’m asked to be a speaker/presenter . . .

But there is no “when.” I’m a writer because I write words and create stories and characters and because, well, because I say so.

So far I have accomplished some of those items on that list. And others, I have not. The thing is, as soon as I cross something off I’m sure I’ll want to add something on. Another “when” to prove to myself.

Nope. Not going there.

I am a writer. And if you say so, then so are you.

That is all.