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Hello Dr. Westwood,
I have heard that you are multi-talented! As an author myself, I thought you could write about your girlfriend! You could call it Dr. Oliver Westwood and The Queen of the Hop.
Don't you think your fans would love it?
Seriously though, I have a problem. How do I tell my family (the bunnies in my house) to leave me alone so I can get my work done? I don't want to hurt their feelings.
Thank you .
Surprise Sister
Dear Surprise Sister,
I understand your problem perfectly. When I first began my life as a rabbit-genius, I had a similar problem. I would retire to my study to think scholarly thoughts and create scholarly creations and soon enough my cat or one of my humans would come along and offer me carrots or expect me to play. Fortunately, I realized quickly what the problem was: My humans and cat didn't really think I was working.
So here's what I did and what I advise you to do, too.
Tell your family you have a new job. Tell them it's the best job in the world. A job where you are the boss, you only get paid if you work, and you can never be fired! Remind them that although you'll be working at home most of the time, work is still work. Set a schedule for yourself, and hang it up somewhere. I put mine on the back of my water bottle, but you might consider posting yours on your office door (if you have one) or on your refrigerator.
The next step is important. Follow your schedule and "leave" for work on time. Before you "go," tell your family goodbye. Give them a kiss, remind them where you left their kibble and alfalfa bits, tell them you'll be back very soon.
P. S. Check out these great sites for writers:
Once Written
You'll find book reviews, contests and giveaways, and writing prompts.
RefDesk
Fact checker for the internet and "of the day" trivia to jumpstart your brain when you're looking for ideas.
Rob Parnell's Easy Way to Write
Lots of articles, tips, and markets, plus a writer's forum.
Want More? You'll find these and other sites at the Writer's Digest list of 101 best sites.
If he hasn't digested your question yet, be sure to check back daily.
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Hello Dr. Westwood,
I have heard that you are multi-talented! As an author myself, I thought you could write about your girlfriend! You could call it Dr. Oliver Westwood and The Queen of the Hop.
Don't you think your fans would love it?
Seriously though, I have a problem. How do I tell my family (the bunnies in my house) to leave me alone so I can get my work done? I don't want to hurt their feelings.
Thank you .
Surprise Sister
Dear Surprise Sister,
I understand your problem perfectly. When I first began my life as a rabbit-genius, I had a similar problem. I would retire to my study to think scholarly thoughts and create scholarly creations and soon enough my cat or one of my humans would come along and offer me carrots or expect me to play. Fortunately, I realized quickly what the problem was: My humans and cat didn't really think I was working.
So here's what I did and what I advise you to do, too.
Tell your family you have a new job. Tell them it's the best job in the world. A job where you are the boss, you only get paid if you work, and you can never be fired! Remind them that although you'll be working at home most of the time, work is still work. Set a schedule for yourself, and hang it up somewhere. I put mine on the back of my water bottle, but you might consider posting yours on your office door (if you have one) or on your refrigerator.
The next step is important. Follow your schedule and "leave" for work on time. Before you "go," tell your family goodbye. Give them a kiss, remind them where you left their kibble and alfalfa bits, tell them you'll be back very soon.
Goodbye, Kitty. I'm going to work now.
This
method has worked very well for me, and I'm sure it will work for you. Please remember: If you treat your writing like a real job, your family
will, too.
As for your suggestion that I write a book about my girlfriend, I must sadly reply that I gave up dating soon after I was neutered. But the title is good, and using my name will certainly boost sales. So I hope you'll write it, with my blessings. I'll even write a glowing endorsement for the back cover when it's published.
Happy writing,
Dr. Oliver
As for your suggestion that I write a book about my girlfriend, I must sadly reply that I gave up dating soon after I was neutered. But the title is good, and using my name will certainly boost sales. So I hope you'll write it, with my blessings. I'll even write a glowing endorsement for the back cover when it's published.
Happy writing,
Dr. Oliver
P. S. Check out these great sites for writers:
Once Written
You'll find book reviews, contests and giveaways, and writing prompts.
RefDesk
Fact checker for the internet and "of the day" trivia to jumpstart your brain when you're looking for ideas.
Rob Parnell's Easy Way to Write
Lots of articles, tips, and markets, plus a writer's forum.
Want More? You'll find these and other sites at the Writer's Digest list of 101 best sites.
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