tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post3869359770406017835..comments2024-03-28T19:10:13.912-05:00Comments on Anna Banks: DAY JOB SCHMAY JOB!Anna Bankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216213561070725760noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-46055604774157380962023-05-24T03:03:52.689-05:002023-05-24T03:03:52.689-05:00This is an unbelievable rousing article.
BOOK CLUB...This is an unbelievable rousing article.<br /><a href="https://superstarjackets.com/product-category/movie-outfits/book-club-the-next-chapter-wardrobe/" rel="nofollow"></a>BOOK CLUB THE NEXT CHAPTER WARDROBELeather Areenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-46483754512738776272021-03-06T05:44:54.660-06:002021-03-06T05:44:54.660-06:00I think this is an informative post and it is very...I think this is an informative post and it is very useful and knowledgeable. therefore, I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. <a href="https://www.zhipin.com/returnee_jobs/" rel="nofollow">海归招聘</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705177000948036265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-52367729687013999682011-08-30T23:16:58.189-05:002011-08-30T23:16:58.189-05:00I sure was glad to get this info.I already stay at...I sure was glad to get this info.I already stay at home but I'm so busy with our rental and keeping the roof on the house while hubby goes hither and yon, I still can't write full time. Poor guy will never get to retire at the rate I'm going. I should be querying now, but this caught my eye. Must be the siren call of those fish, right? That book is so tempting I might sign up on twitter after all.Sher A. Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067955594103356768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-2846148043018956102011-08-20T19:06:21.606-05:002011-08-20T19:06:21.606-05:00Anna, thanks for the words of confidence!Anna, thanks for the words of confidence!Michael Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07653617216453974106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-59010149012626335452011-08-18T16:33:43.855-05:002011-08-18T16:33:43.855-05:00I'd love to kick yee ole day job to the curb. ...I'd love to kick yee ole day job to the curb. It's the underlying theme to my blog. BUT, I'm the most practical person around when it comes to making leaps like that. If agents were calling AND the hubs could support us, then yes, I'd take the leap. But if he's underemployed (chronic problem), I think I'd wait a bit. Great post, Anna! Love the aspercreme. hhaaaGirl Parkerhttp://www.girlparker.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-85642253202695112062011-08-18T08:55:19.586-05:002011-08-18T08:55:19.586-05:00Anjel, that's the spirit! :)
Kaylie, thaaaaaa...Anjel, that's the spirit! :)<br /><br />Kaylie, thaaaaaat's nice. Glad that worked out for you. <br /><br />Michael, I'm tellin' ya! People automatically think millionaire when you tell them your book got picked up. Sometimes I think they're more disappointed than I am when I correct them. It takes hard work at every step of the way, but it's not impossible to (eventually) attain. And I'm certain you'll be faced with this decision soon! :)Anna Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216213561070725760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-67076414381379273122011-08-18T08:12:19.302-05:002011-08-18T08:12:19.302-05:00Nice job of laying out all the considerations! I&#...Nice job of laying out all the considerations! I'd like to think that someday this is a thought process I'll have to go through on my own! I can definitely see waiting for a second contract before doing anything radical to change your life. Like you said, plenty of people have one success, but then fade away.Michael Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07653617216453974106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-64745421685711372152011-08-16T12:22:46.371-05:002011-08-16T12:22:46.371-05:00Well, I work part time and I don't have kids, ...Well, I work part time and I don't have kids, so writing full time and working part is not only do-able, but basically what I'm doing right now, lol. <br />I guess my insanity can be kept at bay by interacting with other people. I'll just let them know if they ever piss me off, I'll quit right then and there since I have options. haha...my dream...Kaylie Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671112765877948824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-29768176332755947422011-08-16T06:25:38.526-05:002011-08-16T06:25:38.526-05:00What would it take for me to quit my job? Marryin...What would it take for me to quit my job? Marrying someone rich who wanted me to stay home so I could work on my writing. That would be the only thing that would get me to quit my day job.MysticSpirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794359515628051541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-11705200424092584142011-08-15T14:25:03.808-05:002011-08-15T14:25:03.808-05:00Bethany, we don't use math at banks. We use ca...Bethany, we don't use math at banks. We use calculators. :)<br /><br />Jamie, very true. It really takes commitment, perseverance, and a little luck to live ONLY "by the pen". But, it's still on my bucket list. :)Anna Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216213561070725760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-27967712847529667302011-08-15T14:10:47.341-05:002011-08-15T14:10:47.341-05:00Excellent post. I think this is often times a misc...Excellent post. I think this is often times a misconception about authors. 99.99% of them NEVER get the chance to live off their writing!Jamie Manninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12468645782406389500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-66693130677154616392011-08-15T12:52:47.236-05:002011-08-15T12:52:47.236-05:00Whoops...let's try this again.
I HATE MATH.
...Whoops...let's try this again.<br /><br />I HATE MATH.<br /><br />Great post, Anna. I'm still banking on return of the bartering system.Bethany Crandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465408035247412662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-70502472960056630142011-08-15T12:51:27.480-05:002011-08-15T12:51:27.480-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bethany Crandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465408035247412662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-16750380395463922952011-08-15T10:27:09.405-05:002011-08-15T10:27:09.405-05:00Lianna, being a SAHM is the most rewarding job, I ...Lianna, being a SAHM is the most rewarding job, I think. THEN writing. And yes, it will be nice when we have 20+ best sellers under our belts, putting meatloaf and cheesecake regularly on the table. :)Anna Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216213561070725760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-46917043006585815512011-08-15T09:06:09.590-05:002011-08-15T09:06:09.590-05:00My current job is SAHM. We live off my husband'...My current job is SAHM. We live off my husband's income, it's tight, but cheaper than daycare. We still have a few years before we could consider putting everyone in after-school care, so I have that luxury. <br /><br />In all honesty though, I'm planning on going back to school and work once the kids are older. Even if I did sign a triple-book deal with Very Nice Advance, that money is slotted for college tuition for the kids after the IRS and advertising take their share. <br /><br />Now, if I had 20+ books out, all regularly on the bestseller list and millions of books in print, I might reconsider. But the authors who make that money rarely (almost never really) make a living off their debut. They make the money from having a lot of books on the shelves that all sell well.Liana Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-45222608291078814462011-08-15T08:55:35.092-05:002011-08-15T08:55:35.092-05:00Abby, I'm not saying it won't happen. I...Abby, I'm not saying it won't happen. I'm just saying it PROBABLY won't happen with you very first sale. <br /><br />Ha ha Robin! "Dreamkiller." I know. Trust me, I do. But I'm not giving up on the dream, nor beating it with a tax manual, just being realistic so the dream can come to fruition.... In the right way. :)Anna Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216213561070725760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-20937385879399875432011-08-15T08:31:25.848-05:002011-08-15T08:31:25.848-05:00I didn't mention it in today's post, but g...I didn't mention it in today's post, but going part time is certainly an option. Thanks for pointing that out ladies!Anna Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216213561070725760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-19656635466751730312011-08-15T08:29:56.474-05:002011-08-15T08:29:56.474-05:00Dream-killer. :)
My husband calculated what my ad...Dream-killer. :)<br /><br />My husband calculated what my advance would need to be for me to quit. He didn't even calculate for taxes. *sigh* Good thing I don't hate my job.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-90753940767675039152011-08-15T08:22:51.768-05:002011-08-15T08:22:51.768-05:00Smart blogging today. I hadn't thought of some...Smart blogging today. I hadn't thought of some of the marketing stuff and such. It's a very good point. My current day job is taking care of my kids so I guess I can't ever really quit that anyway and I could only dream of getting paid for it. I am also going to school because I would like to teach once they are all in school - the time could come when I could quit that too if I ever became THAT GOOD of a writer :DAbby Fowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567978659174723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-56494204089876296632011-08-15T07:53:12.525-05:002011-08-15T07:53:12.525-05:00Well ... I make decent money at my day job, not to...Well ... I make decent money at my day job, not to mention the fact I spent 8 years after college training to do what I do ... so, I guess it would take a lot. However, if I can make legitimate money writing, I would definitely cut back because I love writing so much. I absolutely agree with you that it is wise to be cautious and think long-term!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636585111057799728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-8465512084719273662011-08-15T07:42:33.002-05:002011-08-15T07:42:33.002-05:00I've worked full time the last few years since...I've worked full time the last few years since finishing grad school. And, like you, wrote the book, queried, found the agent, (but I'm still waiting on the last piece of this puzzle...sigh.) But I did move into a part time position (starting today!) for the coming school year. In part, to write more during the day. Soooo, WHEN I sell my book (and it is a planned series) I think I would continue to work part time--but, who knows?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447701441177564869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-53210627220070508442011-08-15T06:57:38.053-05:002011-08-15T06:57:38.053-05:00It wouldn't take much for me, but you know tha...It wouldn't take much for me, but you know that. If we were back home i wouldn't consider it so much. I'm hoping for the day, book deal or not! :) I'm hoping for pt time once L is in school. Good points though!Mandie Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-63492331723860763522011-08-15T06:33:03.915-05:002011-08-15T06:33:03.915-05:00Anita, I just KNEW you were going to weigh in on t...Anita, I just KNEW you were going to weigh in on this you big jerk! :) "He asked if I wanted to stay home and write full time." Why, I oughta...<br /><br />Oh yeah. Anna Banks is sooo clever. :)Anna Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216213561070725760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-53859121605667161042011-08-15T06:19:09.762-05:002011-08-15T06:19:09.762-05:00Best line of the day: You bet your sweet aspercrem...Best line of the day: You bet your sweet aspercreme. LOL! <br /><br />I was lucky to have already quit my day job before I got my super agent and sent out Splintered. Hubby paid off the house and after that, things weren't tight any more. He asked if I wanted to stay home and write full time. So it's a blessing due to his careful management of money since the beginning of our marriage. But the contacts and skills I acquired during my seven year stint as a library clerk in a middle school would help me get a job in any library in town if need be. So I have that to fall back on if necessary one day. <br /><br />What a great post about advances, marketing and taxes! Very informative!<br /><br />And I never realized that's where you got the Banks. Haha. Pretty clever. ;)Anita Grace Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01797870961916148616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906346917194310076.post-16797154717407615942011-08-15T06:17:33.192-05:002011-08-15T06:17:33.192-05:00Hi Marty, I'm right there with ya. But DO fini...Hi Marty, I'm right there with ya. But DO finish your novel. That should be goal Numero Uno! :) Heck you JUST NEVER KNOW if it could pull you from the full-time abyss. :)Anna Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216213561070725760noreply@blogger.com