Originally published August 16, 1996, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1187
It was about six or seven years ago, when I was first probing the possibility that I might become a full-time writer.
It was not a decision that I was making lightly. After all, I had a secure “day job” at Marvel as the direct-sales manager. There was no particular reason to go anywhere—no reason except that writing the comics seemed to be developing into a more fulfilling job than selling them. And, if I became a freelance writer, it meant no more commuting, no more staying late at the office. I could spend more time with the kids. Yes, there seemed to be any number of practical reasons to try my hand at being a full-time writer.
Nevertheless, I had a great deal of trepidation.
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