The Unglamorous Life of a Writer

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My guest post for Joey Cochran:

Ah, the life of a writer…  So glamorous, so fulfilling. So filled with daily trips to Starbucks and a schedule you control.

Many people think this is the writer’s life. I used to think this, too.

And then I became one.

Because I work for a non-profit organization, I spend most of my days in an office. There are fluorescent lights (it hurts). I spend a lot of time working on projects that aren’t terribly exciting, even though they’re very important. Because people need me for meetings, I am generally at the mercy of other people’s schedules.

But I do still get a daily trip to Starbucks, which is delightful.

The lifestyle of a writer isn’t a glamorous one, but it is one that’s helped me grow in my faith in at least two significant ways.

Read the rest at jtcochran.com.

Posted by Aaron Armstrong

Aaron is the author of several books for adults and children, as well as multiple documentaries and Bible studies. His latest book, I'm a Christian—Now What?: A Guide to Your New Life with Christ is available now.