Writing ... It's Just Typing
Sometimes all you have is your sense of humor. A fellow writer friend reminded me the other day of the time when our company was hiring a writer and the human resources person said the only necessary skill one needed to be a writer was the ability to type. I believe the quote went something like this, "It's just typing." Well said HR lady! Yup, just typing. I think that line needs to go in my Hall of Infamy. What are some other professions we can reduce to (a-hem) a "fundamental" level. Okay, here we go ... Fine art ... it's just painting. Accounting ... it's just adding and subtracting. Electrician ... it's just a light switch. Teacher ... it's just babysitting. Manager ... it's just a job. Chef ... it's just food. Publicist ... it's just hype. Acting ... it's just pretend. I could go on (and I hope you found that list entertaining). All of these professions require skill and talent albeit different skills and talents,...