I believe it referred to anyone who thought they could experience the good life without working hard for it. "The Good Life" -- fame, fortune, money, and yes, even a published book or article.
Writer, what are you waiting for? A sign? If so, here's the sign: JUST WRITE. If you were to talk to some of the best authors, at least most of them would tell you that they've had to make sacrifices.
Did they have their cake and eat it too? Is it even possible to do so?
I would say yes, if you're willing to put in the hard work and enjoy the benefits later.
Having your cake requires you do your part first by taking time to decide:
- what you want to write (subject)
- who you're writing to (target group)
- why you want to write (purpose)
- when you want to get published (goal), which may be subject to change
- where you want your writing to go
- sitting down to start writing
- reading the great reviews about your published work and hearing others talk positively about your published work
- making money from your published work
- gaining a sense of satisfaction from getting published
You are in charge of your writing destiny. You have the necessary ingredients it takes to make your cake through your talents, experience, and the resources around you. So to answer the age old question, yes, you can have your cake and eat it to!
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