What job would you do for free?

Daily writing prompt
What job would you do for free?

Write romance novels, it would seem.

I hadn’t intended on doing that for free. Like any other self-respecting person I’d hoped to get paid for it, but oh well.

I’ve got thousands, yeah thousands, of pages of material written, most of it up to the same standard those of you who follow my stories have seen thus far, sitting on my google drive just waiting like kittens to be adopted.

It’s past time for me to toss in the towel. No one is going to offer me a contract. Amazon doesn’t give a rat’s behind if I make one red cent, and for me, writing fiction has become an obsession that’s holding me back from real life.

I’ll keep posting my stories here, since you guys seem to appreciate them; I’ve got years worth of them stored up.

Meanwhile I’m going to start going to those concerts I’ve been meaning to. Learn a few new skills, love a life devoid of pesky things like success.

Who needs to be rich and famous anyway? It doesn’t seem to make people any happier.

18 responses to “What job would you do for free?”

  1. Conor Reeves Avatar
    Conor Reeves

    In my best attempt not to sound like the annoying optimist here, you, I & many other aspirational authors, only need that one stroke of luck. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for all of us. Great Post!

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  2. what you do, the characters you bring to life, their lives in stories you beautifully tell, it all matters. you’re an artist generously sharing and humanly connecting … and a few of us are paying attention, everyday.

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  3. Yes keep posting! Your stories are great

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  4. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you! That’s sweet! 😊

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  5. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thanks. I do appreciate you! 😊

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  6. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you! You are appreciated! 🖤

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  7. Keep the faith

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  8. 🧛‍♀️

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  9. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thanks. 😊

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  10. Manoj Ghosh Avatar
    Manoj Ghosh

    The saddest truth of our world is ‘climbing to the top only makes sense when an overwhelming number of aspirants languish at the bottom.’ Our world is full of conundrums. I often wonder what’s the point of it all, the universe, galaxies, planets and stars. I know there is no answer, and yet I ask every day. Don’t we all in our creative ways. Be happy Darcy, and if that means going to a concert then do that, if that means to write and store it in a google drive then do that, don’t worry about outcomes.

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  11. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you, sir. I appreciate this!

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  12. If its not paid, its not a job but a hobby.

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  13. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Good point.

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  14. People write for numerous reasons – some for emotional enjoyment, some to chase the promise of making high income and for others it can be just for the accomplishment of “writing.” I enjoy your writing and look forward to more!

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  15. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Why, thank you! I appreciate that. ☺️

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  16. Write Right Now!

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