Goodreads asked J.M. Lanham:

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

J.M. Lanham One of the best things about being a writer is getting to see the stories in your head play out on the pages in front of you. Can't find anything on television? Why not create your own little world to dive into during those long breaks between your favorite TV shows?

Another great thing about writing is the fact that anyone can do it! I think a lot of people tend to believe they're not great writers, so there's no point in trying. But like anything in life—at least in my humble opinion—I think it's more about working hard to get better at the craft than it is God-given talent. Don't get me wrong: some people just seem to have the Powers of Prose miraculously bestowed upon them, but for the most part, I think everyone should give it a shot. Just my two cents.

I also love getting to know the characters. It sounds weird, since I'm the one thinking these people up. For the most part, though, I don't really know who they are or how they will react in different situations until they're right in the thick of it.

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