I'll say straight out that non-writers are frequently not sure what to make of the writing life.
Why would someone put so much time, research, and energy into something that pays so little?
Why would someone open themselves up (repeatedly) to hurt from rejections or snarky reviewers?
Honestly, it's really not something that makes a lot of sense. Most writers feel driven to write…and it's important enough to us to ignore the long hours, low pay, and potentially harsh feedback from first r...
Published on May 08, 2010 21:02