Why is writing better than most other jobs, you ask? Read on and find out. Full disclosure: Since I haven’t ever worked as a rock star, neurosurgeon or fire fighter, I can’t say that writing is better than every other job out there. But I have worked as an evaluator, strategic planner, researcher, mediator, conference coordinator, lobbyist and analyst, so I’ve got a few careers covered.

But first, a short plug for an anthology I am honored to be part of: The Gamer Chronicles was released last...