Because you get to define what "making it" means.
If you write, you're a writer. I'd say you already made it.
I agree with Sonje and Julia. "Making it" can be a lot of different things, but if you're writing and writing well (I sound like Hemingway) then you're doing the important part.
Love this! And although yes, "making it" can mean a lot of things, I think getting a book deal is the first step in many writers' minds.
Yes, "making it" doesn't have a fixed meaning, and that's part of this. I won't stop until I'm satisfied, and I might not know what that means until I reach it.
"and I suspect, not even then…" Hehe, maybe not.
You go, girl! I love this!!!!