I actually have that one on my bookshelf and haven't read it yet (along with many, many other books). The one downside to interviewing authors is that I'm always reading new books for work and never getting around to those that have been sitting in my office. But at least I'll have a lot to read once I retire. :)
We’re so lucky to have book shelves of treasures waiting for us. The thing I love about these books - I can easily read one chapter in the morning with my tea.
I've been a reader of Mason's work for years, and Subtle Maneuvers was a big part of taking the plunge into freelance writing full-time, and here I am nearly six years later. These evergreen questions of how to make life as a writer work are always fascinating. The one idea I'm excited, and almost bracing for, in the new book is the role of family money. All too often I'm on calls with other female journalists and I ask them how they feel with their finances and I hear the response, "Well, my husband is an engineer, so I'm fine!"
Perhaps I'm stringent in that I find this to be an affront, and that I can't fathom having my partner financially support me in order to make it (art, career, life, whatever) work.
Thank you so much for reading! I love Mason's new book and the family money topic is definitely a big part of it. What I take most from his work is that there's really nothing new under the sun. Every artist, across generations, has struggled financially and each one has found a way to make it work, whether through begging, borrowing, stealing, or just plugging away at a job they hate. I find it comforting to know whatever anxiety I'm feeling about finances isn't new and it'll all work out somehow.
Currently reading Daily Rituals Women at Work. It’s fantastic and I’ve already recommended to multiple folks. Great interview.
I actually have that one on my bookshelf and haven't read it yet (along with many, many other books). The one downside to interviewing authors is that I'm always reading new books for work and never getting around to those that have been sitting in my office. But at least I'll have a lot to read once I retire. :)
We’re so lucky to have book shelves of treasures waiting for us. The thing I love about these books - I can easily read one chapter in the morning with my tea.
Ooh, that's a great idea! I should get into the habit of reading a chapter to kick-start my day.
Yes! Books with easy chapters to jump in on, for one and done is the only way I get through whole books in bustling seasons.
I've been a reader of Mason's work for years, and Subtle Maneuvers was a big part of taking the plunge into freelance writing full-time, and here I am nearly six years later. These evergreen questions of how to make life as a writer work are always fascinating. The one idea I'm excited, and almost bracing for, in the new book is the role of family money. All too often I'm on calls with other female journalists and I ask them how they feel with their finances and I hear the response, "Well, my husband is an engineer, so I'm fine!"
Perhaps I'm stringent in that I find this to be an affront, and that I can't fathom having my partner financially support me in order to make it (art, career, life, whatever) work.
Thank you so much for reading! I love Mason's new book and the family money topic is definitely a big part of it. What I take most from his work is that there's really nothing new under the sun. Every artist, across generations, has struggled financially and each one has found a way to make it work, whether through begging, borrowing, stealing, or just plugging away at a job they hate. I find it comforting to know whatever anxiety I'm feeling about finances isn't new and it'll all work out somehow.