Goodreads asked Phil Cain:

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Phil Cain There are two quite different sides to writing non-fiction, both of which I enjoy. There's an inward side, the research, thinking and writing, activities which allows me to indulge my curiosity and imagination. This is a buzz by itself, but keeping my readers in mind guides and motivates me. And then there's the second, outward part, publishing and having others read your work. This too can be enjoyable. It is, of course, very nice to hear positive feedback, particularly if someone feels they benefited. But criticism is welcome too. There is always room to improve. The limitlessness of the challenge is, perhaps, the third and best thing about being a writer.

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