10. The best books have already been written.
9. My ideas are too conceptual to be confined to a commercial market.
8. I can make more money by self-publishing my dystopian-paranormal romance novels.
7. Other jobs that pay better: circus performer, used car dealer, phone psychic. pyrotechnician, lifeguard, court reporter.
6. I’m looking to attract a more intellectual audience.
5. It’s no fun without violence, drugs or nudity.
4. Celebrities are taking over my craft.
3. No one needs illustration when you can steal stock photography off the internet – for free.
2. In 10 years, books will be obsolete anyway.
1. It’s so easy a child could do it.
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2 Comments on Top 10 Reasons I’m Abandoning My Career In Children’s Books, last added: 4/2/2011
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I noticed that in #7, you did not include librarians in the list of jobs that pay better than a career in children’s books. And as always, Calvin and Hobbes have a comment that speaks volumes. Hey – when you have a chance, please be sure to inform all three parents what it is you plan to do with your high-priced college diploma. Love ya ! !
Hee hee… don’t worry, I’d never give up on kids’ books. APRIL FOOLS!