At long last, an alternative to the “feline ‘assistance’” badge is here!
Earn the “canine collaborator” merit badge by fessing up. Who takes you for long walks to jump-start your blocked brain? Who keeps your feet warm while you type? Who only ate half of your notebook when he really wanted to eat the whole thing? Who should be getting a coauthor credit any day now?
That’s right: THE DOG.
Though it’s worth noting that careful negotiation may allow a good-condition chew toy to take the place of the coauthor credit. Let me know how that goes.
Part of the merit badges for writers series. The badge may be posted on your site or blog. Tell us why you’ve earned (or will never earn) it in the comments.
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Besides, he was doing you a favor with the half that he ate, if you know what I mean!
Yay! I love this one!
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[...] One more point to make, and then I’m done talking about my cat, I promise. I’ve discovered that almost all my favourite authors have cats. Some have dogs too. Do you think pets are good for your creativity? I find that writing with a cat or two in the room is very relaxing and nice. Except when they want to lie on your keyboard … For those of you who write, do you have any animals around you? (And if you do, you may like a badge or two.) [...]