My Husband Considered My Freelance Writing a REAL Job?

My husband considers my job a 'real' job - NOW! Still, it is not all rosy. There are many writers whose families treat their writing like it was an addiction or emotional problem. I understand because I was there. A request from a publisher found in the trash, mistaken for junk mail, being told to do the laundry when a deadline is due, or arguing about running errands instead of writing. I've been there.

If a person enrolls in university part-part time, their families often help with the housework, give them space, and treat them with respect. This is not true for most writers. They are accused of using their writing to shirk their responsibilities and families. Even contracted writers who have deadlines can find their careers inhibited by spouses who feel that their writing is a waste of time, especially if it is for sites like suite101.com, bellaonline, dabblingmum, or inspiredauthor.

Of course, those same significant others rarely refuse to help spend the royalty checks. Is it just my experience, or is there anyone else out there who is in the same situation. Do you have any advice to pass on?

The Revenue department considers writers to be self-employed. They can deduct expenses, and have to pay taxes on their income like anyone else. They are real work at home business people, freelancers, and writers, or writers in training. They should be treated with respect.

We are writing an article on this topic, and would love to talk to anyone who would like to be interviewed.

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