The Atlantic has a wonderful post on what writers did when not writing, which is basically, earning a living. Anne Sexton was a fashion model. Sylvia Plath was a receptionist. Kafka was a legal secretary. It's a nice reminder that being a writer isn't a career, but a way of life.
If you're like me and have a soft spot for biographical criticism, the Atlantic also has a neat list of the rejection letters successful authors have received. Even Ursula LeGuin and Kurt Vonnegut had to roll with the punches!
Carry on!
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