You’re a writer, so use your title with pride – don’t wait until you’ve got that book deal or even that first paid gig.
Many beginning and even established writers are reluctant to call themselves “a writer”. We often feel that we should be earning money or writing professionally in order to use the title. In reality, though, a writer is simply someone who writes! You’re a writer, so use your title with pride – don’t wait until you’ve got that book deal or even that first paid gig.