The blank page is a wondrous thing. Many writers fear it. They hate starting a new project. They procrastinate for days, weeks, or even forever. But I love the blank page. I love being in a state of boundless possibility. I love the reminder that—even as a mere human—I have the ability to create whole worlds. Writing is a superpower. Writers conjure human emotions—horror, sadness, exhilaration, despair—simply by arranging words on a page. Churning up a person’s emotions is a great responsibility, and I have never taken it lightly.
