Love the musing about why a person would write. I come down right on your side: for the same reason you play games. I needed this piece today, to remind me that writing doesn’t have to be a struggle.
I couldn't agree with you more Joe. Frankly, if I couldn't write any longer I honestly don't know what would happen to me. Tall bridge anyone? I don't expect to ever make any real money writing. In my experience, that's a fool's errand. I don't really read much on Substack, other than Atwood, but I will try and find the time for Captain's Away. My intention is good, we'll see how well I do with the follow up. Thanks Joe for all of your assorted nonsense. And besides, you have a good pension. You will be fine financially. I guess you're battling with your ego. If it's anything like mine, you have a good fight on your hands,
Every week I go to the Toronto Reference Library to write. It’s quiet and has few distractions. On a break, I took a walk around the 4th floor. On display in one corner is a freedom to read shelf with about 24 “banned” books such as 1984, and Slaughterhouse Five. Writing books takes courage. Publishing on Substack lets everyone know it.
You're not crazy for publishing your fiction on Substack. Most of what I publish here is my old fiction, which is actually now getting things it never got before: attention and respect.
I'm hoping to serialize my own longer works on my newsletter soon...
Love the musing about why a person would write. I come down right on your side: for the same reason you play games. I needed this piece today, to remind me that writing doesn’t have to be a struggle.
Glad you found it helpful, Tom.
I couldn't agree with you more Joe. Frankly, if I couldn't write any longer I honestly don't know what would happen to me. Tall bridge anyone? I don't expect to ever make any real money writing. In my experience, that's a fool's errand. I don't really read much on Substack, other than Atwood, but I will try and find the time for Captain's Away. My intention is good, we'll see how well I do with the follow up. Thanks Joe for all of your assorted nonsense. And besides, you have a good pension. You will be fine financially. I guess you're battling with your ego. If it's anything like mine, you have a good fight on your hands,
Ha ha! You stay away from tall bridges, you. Thanks Cathi. At least we appreciate one another!
Every week I go to the Toronto Reference Library to write. It’s quiet and has few distractions. On a break, I took a walk around the 4th floor. On display in one corner is a freedom to read shelf with about 24 “banned” books such as 1984, and Slaughterhouse Five. Writing books takes courage. Publishing on Substack lets everyone know it.
Thanks John!
You're not crazy for publishing your fiction on Substack. Most of what I publish here is my old fiction, which is actually now getting things it never got before: attention and respect.
I'm hoping to serialize my own longer works on my newsletter soon...
Thanks David! Good luck with your fiction!