You remember the poll I mentioned in my previous blog? The one that asked the question: "Are the people who often say, 'I've always wanted to write' serious about becoming writers?"
Well, for a while there, it looked as if no one really believed these folks. 75% of respondents said they were "just dreamers." Pretty bad, huh?
But as more people responded to the poll, the numbers actually got better. So far, 28 people have voted. Here's how the answers look now.
Question
"Are the people who often say, 'I've always wanted to write' serious about becoming writers?"
Answer
Yes 7%
No 25%
They'll gt around to it eventually 32%
They're just dreamers 35%
I was interested to see that some voters left thoughtful comments, and doubted the legitimacy of the question itself. They wondered if the opinions would offer me any useful information. (Since I know that some aspiring writers responded, I think the poll does give me useful info--both about the writers themselves and other people's perceptions of their stated desire.)
One man pointed out that writers have to write. Others just mean that they want to make money writing.
Another wondered what I meant by "serious."
The most exciting comment was from a woman who said she used to be someone who "always wanted to write." She is now a person who can say, "I am a writer." Nice news.
Check back here in a few days to see the final verdict.
If you'd like to cast your vote, just click on http://polls.linkedin.com/p/64368/qlhro.
Well, for a while there, it looked as if no one really believed these folks. 75% of respondents said they were "just dreamers." Pretty bad, huh?
But as more people responded to the poll, the numbers actually got better. So far, 28 people have voted. Here's how the answers look now.
Question"Are the people who often say, 'I've always wanted to write' serious about becoming writers?"
Answer
Yes 7%
No 25%
They'll gt around to it eventually 32%
They're just dreamers 35%
I was interested to see that some voters left thoughtful comments, and doubted the legitimacy of the question itself. They wondered if the opinions would offer me any useful information. (Since I know that some aspiring writers responded, I think the poll does give me useful info--both about the writers themselves and other people's perceptions of their stated desire.)
One man pointed out that writers have to write. Others just mean that they want to make money writing.
Another wondered what I meant by "serious."
The most exciting comment was from a woman who said she used to be someone who "always wanted to write." She is now a person who can say, "I am a writer." Nice news.
Check back here in a few days to see the final verdict.
If you'd like to cast your vote, just click on http://polls.linkedin.com/p/64368/qlhro.
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