Anonymous writer had two readings set up. Decided not to do them, but rather than say "I don't want to do them," picked an asinine quarrel guaranteed to short-circuit both appearances and future ones.
Anonymous writer breaks out in red spots upon hearing that she should inquire about guest teaching gigs rather than waiting (11 years & counting) for universities to seek her out. She's bitter that they don't.
Anonymous writer feels she is slighted because she is fat and black. Another sure that the problem is that he is a white male. Another feels ignored because he is over 50. Others feel pegged -- as a Jew, an Asian, a lesbian, an academic, a newbie.
Anonymous writer is crushed by a rejection, never tries to publish again.
Lots of suffering generated by their choices of truths and realities!
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There's so much truth here. Although I don't think it's particular only to writers. Just people who get in their own way and hide behind Victim labeling.
ReplyDeleteThanks for pointing out the many ways we can fall into the trap.