Wednesday, July 7, 2021

IWSG: Quit Writing?!

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This Month's Question: What would make you quit writing?


My Answer: I've thought about this topic often during my time as a published author. Interestingly, the question never occurred to me before I was published. Before then, I was determined and confident and tenacious. Once published, my perspective changed. I saw behind the curtain of the publishing world and was surprised by how it all works . . . and doesn't work. Now, I'm more of a realist, and I know the publishing world won't always work in my favor, won't always greet me with open arms, won't always pave the road before me. And yet, I still want to create stories, imagine worlds, and develop characters. I've decided I will never quit writing, because I am a writer. 


How about you? Is there anything that would make you quit writing?



7 comments:

  1. Hi,
    A very good reason for writing. You've defined who you are, a writer, and that will sustain you through anything.
    All the best and take care.

    Shalom aleichem,
    Pat G @ EverythingMustChange

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  2. "I've decided I will never quit writing, because I am a writer." - And that's a VERY good reason! Great to hear :)

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  3. It definitely looks different from the other side. We just have to adjust and keep writing.

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  4. I love that--"I will never quit writing, because I am a writer." I feel the same way. I could never stop writing completely.

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  5. Pretty sure in some regard, I will always be writing...because I am a writer, too!

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  6. It's interesting what you say about publishing. It doesn't always meet expectations, but if you love writing, somehow it's undimmed.

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  7. Yeah, you pretty much need to set the goals to be happy for yourself. Sounds like you've found a good reason not to quit.

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