Nathan Bransford on Writing and Happiness
Here is a literary agent who believes that writers should be happy, and he has ten commandments for the happy writer : 1. Enjoy the present. 2. Maintain your integrity. 3. Recognize the forces that are outside of your control. 4. Don't neglect your friends and family. 5. Don't Quit Your Day Job. 6. Keep up with publishing industry news. 7. Reach out to fellow writers. 8. Park your jealousy at the door. 9. Be thankful for what you have. 10. Keep writing. Visit his superblog and read his explanations for each of the commandments.