Comments on: Guest Post from Author Nick Mamatas: “The Writer’s Life: Actually, It’s Awesome!”

By: Luke Jackson

Luke Jackson — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:48:41 +0000

Hm, rather unconvincing. Virtually all of those benefits inure to anyone self-employed and virtually any category of self-employment is far more remunerative.

By: Anonymous-9

Anonymous-9 — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:18:55 +0000

Ya nailed it, Nick. The writer’s life truly is a better way to starve. I may not make a whole lot of money, because I’ll ALWAYS turn down a paid “boring” job to meet a fiction (unpaid) deadline– but it’s my choice. My commute is from bed to the Mac. My allergies are a hell of a lot better since I’m off the freeways breathing rush-hour exhaust twice a day. I love the book cover and title “Starve Better.” HA!
Love ya, Nick,
Anonymous-9

By: Matt Staggs

Matt Staggs — Thu, 26 May 2011 20:03:09 +0000

Glad you liked it! Nick is a really neat guy and a great writer.

By: Carrie Laben

Carrie Laben — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:27:51 +0000

Ok, of all your various guest postings this is actually my favorite. Especially the part about naps, and changing the world.