Goodreads asked Armen Pogharian:

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Armen Pogharian First of all, let me apologize for waiting two years (!) to answer this question. I guess I need to work on my observational skills. As for the answer, there really isn't one best thing. While I occasionally find it frustrating, I enjoy the creative process. I'm not a seat of the pants writer, but I am a minimalist when it comes to mapping out a story. I write a one page outline as a guide, but it's more a starting point than a precise roadmap. Filling in the gaps or branching out to unforeseen places is exciting. Some of my favorite characters have grown out of that process. One of my favorite things is reading a completed work and finding positive surprises (as opposed to holes or discontinuities) in the plot or dialog. Another favorite is receiving feedback from readers. Good reviews are wonderful, but so are simple comments or even a thank you for signing a book.

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