Enjoyment vs. upkeep

I'm not a writer that feels every word put down is like getting a tooth pulled, I enjoy the process. Sure, it can be a chore, it can be hard work, it can be a struggle, but overall I'd rather be writing than doing just about anything else.

The reality is that writing is a little like enjoying your yard. If all you had to do was sit out on the deck with an ice-cold beverage and look out across the lawn, that would be great. But you've got to mow the grass, sweep the deck, pull weeds, trim branc...