Goodreads asked Stephen Gallup:

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Stephen Gallup For each of us, I think enormous gratification is possible when we endeavor to shape and put a personal stamp on what we’re given, in terms of our experiences, insights, visions, etc. In my case, writing is the outlet through which creativity flows most easily, which means I’m happier with the process and the results of writing, as opposed to, say, music or painting. But surely any form of honest and creative expression can achieve the same result. That release is “the best thing,” and for me it provides all the motivation I need to write. Then the other half of the process is the potential connection with a reading audience. I’m touched any time someone takes the time to say he or she appreciates and cares about my work.

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