“I don’t think the writing life is like deciding you’re going to be a lawyer or a dentist, it’s not that kind of decision. I think it’s something that you already—you’re already on that path before you know it—and you discover it, but I think that if you have to stand back and say, “should I be a writer or should I not be a writer?” If you’re doing that, then the answer is probably, “I should not be.” -Margaret Atwood
This is an interesting quote. Choosing to be a writer feels different than being a lawyer or a dentist because it’s not as socially accepted as those two jobs. I think writing is something that has levels to it. There’s the casual writer and there’s a committed writer who works daily to improve their craft. Both are deeply valuable to this world. I think it’s normal to question whether this is the path for you. I don’t think uncertainty is a reason to stop writing. If we stopped the minute we questioned ourselves, we wouldn’t have any writers. Just keep writing. That’s really all that matters.
What on of your favorite parts of writing?
My favorite part is the part where the writing makes me feel like I’m sitting with someone I love.
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