Jeff Wade
For me, the best thing about being a writer is the same as that of being a reader:
Escape.
I find that "listening" to my characters tell their stories is just as therapeutic and entertaining as reading someone else's characters.
At this point, I write as a hobby. I almost dread the day (if it ever comes) when I do it for a living. I ruined my love for music by becoming a professional. Although I've managed with martial arts, I struggle to maintain my passion for it because I currently do it to feed my family. The glittering prizes and endless compromises (hat tip to Neal Peart) of professionalism take their toll. So far, I've managed with martial arts. We'll see what happens with writing...
Escape.
I find that "listening" to my characters tell their stories is just as therapeutic and entertaining as reading someone else's characters.
At this point, I write as a hobby. I almost dread the day (if it ever comes) when I do it for a living. I ruined my love for music by becoming a professional. Although I've managed with martial arts, I struggle to maintain my passion for it because I currently do it to feed my family. The glittering prizes and endless compromises (hat tip to Neal Peart) of professionalism take their toll. So far, I've managed with martial arts. We'll see what happens with writing...
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