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Originally Posted by Anastasia My friend feels strongly that writing is work, and what's more, work you kind of have to suffer to achieve. She talked about how writing is the loneliest job in the world, how you have to sacrifice friends, leisure time, happiness... . |
What a depressing view. not only of writing, but of work generally.
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Originally Posted by Anastasia and that if you write for any other reason, other than because you are compelled to do so, its an utter waste of time. |
Bosh, and, if you'll forgive me, elitist bosh at that. I don't know how many people on the Chrons write for pleasure alone, but I'm willing to bet it's a fair number. I'm a professional horticulturalist and gardener, but I don't think that no-one should potter around in a garden unless it's going to be entered for Chelsea!