I was a writer. The trouble is that without meaning to appear arrogant, that's sometimes how you come across! Therefore some love you while others hate you...anyway I now earn more "working" for a living!!!
Are u suggesting that writing as a profession should not be considered to be working? If that is what your indeed saying it couldnt be further from the truth...especially if your writing for a major publication; having to worry about libel/defamation law suits, content, composition and structure, syntax and all of that. It is a whole lot of work!! and a whole lot of stress actually.