In elementary school, we had to write a journal article entitled, “What is my worst habit.” I cringed when I reread it, crossing my fingers that I didn’t declare something utterly embarrassing. When I read “nail biter,” I thought “guess not much has changed.”
Although I have been known to grow these nails long enough to get a mani pedi once in awhile, I did choose a nail biter of a career so my habit is understandable. What is it about writing that makes me bite the tips of my poor fingernails?
The not knowing and the waiting.
The waiting for publishers to email me back. Waiting for the check to come in the mail. Waiting for new clients, potential jobs, plum writing assignments.
But what can you do?
In the meantime, I’m writing posts, thinking up new ideas, marketing my services and reaching out to potential clients. So goes the life of a freelancer.
Got a habit?
