I'm thankful that I'm a writer.
I'm thankful I have fans.
I'm thankful I can make a money at this, and that people actually pay me for my words.
I'm thankful for the support of fellow writers.
I'm thankful every time I see my name on a book spine, on a byline, in an interview, or on a blurb.
I'm thankful that I'm slightly less neurotic than I was last year.
I'm thankful for my publishers and my agents.
I'm thankful my family and friends support my dream.
I'm thankful I have the opportunity to help newbies get what I've got.
I'm thankful for my creativity.
I'm thankful my career is going well.
I'm thankful for booksellers and librarians.
I'm thankful for those who want to review me, interview me, and publicize me.
I'm thankful that the writing is still its own reward.
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If you can't find anything to be thankful for, why are you still in this business?
When things get tough, remember how lucky you are. Also remember that no one is forcing you to do this.
You take out what you put in.
Happy Thanksgiving.