To me writing is way more than a hobby, yet something less than a job, because of the inherent uncertainty. To survive, to keep my artist's soul intact, I am choosing to care without caring too much.
Creative pursuits of any kind require discipline and sacrifice, but a relentless pursuit can suck out all the joy, which is the thing that pulls us to take a risk in the first place, am I right?
Storytelling is in the sweet spot: it's something the world needs, something I'm better than average at doing, something that can generate income, and something I am willing to do, because when I do it well, nothing makes me happier.
I am doing all of the things described above in moderation, while also living a fullfilling life as a father and as a reliable friend, opposing malevolence and alleviating suffering where feasible. Whether something I write becomes an Oscar winner is just something to care about without caring too much.
Sobering.
To me writing is way more than a hobby, yet something less than a job, because of the inherent uncertainty. To survive, to keep my artist's soul intact, I am choosing to care without caring too much.
Creative pursuits of any kind require discipline and sacrifice, but a relentless pursuit can suck out all the joy, which is the thing that pulls us to take a risk in the first place, am I right?
Storytelling is in the sweet spot: it's something the world needs, something I'm better than average at doing, something that can generate income, and something I am willing to do, because when I do it well, nothing makes me happier.
I am doing all of the things described above in moderation, while also living a fullfilling life as a father and as a reliable friend, opposing malevolence and alleviating suffering where feasible. Whether something I write becomes an Oscar winner is just something to care about without caring too much.