I was asked once; “Have you ever written anything?” When I responded that I wrote a daily real estate blog post the questioner continued:
“Have you ever REALLY written anything?”
Call me simple-minded, but I always assumed that a writer was someone that writes. I never realized that there were professional qualifications or designations required before one could proudly declare that they meet the standard for “writer!”
And the same goes for being a journalist. What is the benchmark for qualifying as a journalist? Who is in charge and where do I apply.
Do I need a license? Is there a professional board? Do I get letters behind my name?
Do I consider myself to be a writer?
You bet I do!
Do I consider myself to be a good writer?
That’s up to the reader to decide!
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We just write, and since it HAS brought us business, I'd guess you can say we're professional writers :) And I have used the Press/Media sections of various local websites for local pictures/info to enhance our local posts.
From what I see on the TV news shows that are crowded with professional Journalists and writers a good percentage of them can't write or construct stories that are grammatically correct and they can't spell very well either. So I think you are doing a much better job.
We are all writers...some better than others. Like you say, it is the reader that decides how well we perform!
Richard, When I was in graduate school I wrote over 300 papers, yet I consider myself more of a writer today. I just try to have fun and enjoy what I do and make some money. LOL.
Good Writer??? I put you above myself.
For some people being a writer you need to have something published. WEll, I think that is happening here and we occasionally get paid for doing it also.
Good question, if it will require a license (which after the government sees your post I am sure it will) then are we acting illegal LMBO in Pensacola
Richard you my man are indeed quiet a good writer. I have to laugh at #6 Charlie's comment. Go make it a great day in all you do and write :)
I had the same thought as Charles (#6) that just might give someone an idea of another revenue generating scheme.
Well Richard perhaps if i ever have a full day off I can comment better...lol...but you do write well & pique the interest of all...thank goodness
Bill...
How much content have we generated? A lot, I would say. That makes us writers! THX.
J & R...
For some reason I always get the impression that TV news reporters didn't do very well in school! Thanks.
Gary...
They DO get the final say. Thanks.
Adrian...
Oh, we're supposed to make money? ;) and thanks.
Bill...
I tend to concur with that line of reasoning. Thanks.
Richard.. I always wonder when writing just who is a real journalist and who isn't. When i do my localism events i think i should qualify? There is no journalistic license that I know of.
Hello Richard,
Oh no, writer licensing - don't give the Government another idea! LOL
Writing helps you and me list and sell more real estate.
I consider you a writer! But does that really matter?
Margaret
Hi Richard,
I love to write, I took classes in college, no license...( I agree with Lisa- don't give them any ideas) It's a personal thing, people can choose to read your work, or not. I personally enjoy reading your writing. I think you are very talented and have an artsy side to you. Am I right?