The Writer's Pledge

I've been wanting to share this with you for some time - it feels fitting to share it now, on the eve of leaving for a writer's residency. I heard it originally at a seminar given by Brad Schreiber at the writer's conference I attended in October. Brad is an accomplished writer/teacher/consultant with too many credits to list here, so please go to his website and check him out: www.bradschreiber.com

The seminar he taught was called Adapting Articles & Books for TV and Film, and I'll blog that info another Friday. Below is the pledge he made us stand and recite with our hands over our hearts before the seminar began:

I am a writer. I do not need a New York Times bestselling book. I am a writer. I do not need a three picture deal. I am a writer. I have respect for my craft, I take responsibility for my own marketing And if you want me to continue to be a member of this household, I want some damn quiet around here!

Happy creating! (and more later)