Mila Jaroniec on social media, embracing restaurant gigs and how to prioritize your passion for writing

“What I've learned about myself as a writer is that I'll move aside anything for it.”In this episode, we talk about:Mila’s restaurant experience working as a dishwasher, coffee shop worker, bartender, and server.How working in the service industry impacted her writing life and the decision to quit her job to focus on writing.Following your passions and taking risksThe challenges of working in places with such a big drinking culture and how parenthood changed her perspective on nightlife.How to prioritize self-care as writersHow to balance social media with writing, and the impact of the writer’s online persona.Embracing gigs that foster your writing life and pay the bills.***Mila Jaroniec is the author of Plastic Vodka Bottle Sleepover and the creator and editor of Black Lipstick. Her work has appeared in Playgirl, Playboy, Joyland, Ninth Letter, PANK, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, Southwest Review, The Millions, NYLON and Teen Vogue, among others. Mila earned her MFA from The New School and is represented by Annie DeWitt at The Shipman Agency.***Where to find MilaNewsletter: https://blacklipstick.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milajaroniec/Website: https://milajaroniec.com/***In the Weeds is a podcast and a weekly newsletter created by Kailey Brennan DelloRusso | subscribe here for letters on novel writing, the creative process, and working in the service industry.Where else you can find meAs the editor-in-chief of Write or Die MagazineOn Instagram: @kaileydellorussoClips of the podcast can also be found on TikTok