The Aspiring Writer or Artisan or Freelancer

Every month—more or less—aspiring writers escape. They flee marital and parental responsibilities, leaving kids, parents, spouses, significant others, and even debilitated relatives behind for a few hours, maybe even escaping work by taking leave, or excusing themselves from a social obligation. All of this they do in order to go to a nearby bookstore, a library, a community center, or someone's home to meet with peers in writing leagues, critiquing groups, associations, and organizations . ....