I am a writer and always was; being a writer is an integral part of my identity. Being published, being well regarded, is a component of that identity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Writing is core to identity, with publication and regard being part of that self-concept.
- In plain terms
- Being a writer is who I am, and success matters to that.
- What can you take from it?
- Your work often shapes how you see yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your professional identity?
- Does recognition matter to your worth?
Another view
Linking identity too closely to publication can be risky.
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