A famous musician (I can’t remember who) was asked if songwriting was hard. They said “Writing songs is easy. Writing great (hit) songs is hard.” I think this applies to “writing” also. Most seven-year-olds can write a story. But it probably isn’t up to publisher standards.
With practice, anyone can write a quality story. But that is the easy part. Writing one that resonates with readers, then finding those readers is the hard part. There is infinite competition (because writing is easy) and the traditional publishing route is narrow and fickle. Self-publishing overcomes some obstacles, but creates more. The odds of fame, wealth, or even a livable income are not good either way. So writing is easy and hard. 🤣
I am talking about creative writing, not non-fiction or journalism, which are entirely different types of writing and markets.
I am similar to you. If I am not in a good mindset, I can’t write well. Nor do I have any desire to. I don’t journal and writing is not therapy for me. It is simply a creative outlet I enjoy.
I think I agree with you. Generally, the act of writing isn't hard. It's everything that comes after that is hard. Being willing to be dismissed is definitely a big part of that! I've found that for me everything about writing got easier when I decided to post it online for anyone to see. Now the hardest part is trying to keep a schedule 😂
I’m with you, Brian. I agree that writing isn’t hard. Maintaining good health (both mental and physical) is hard. When I’m not in the best frame of mind, writing simply doesn’t happen. I’ve learned to just avoid writing on those days!
Hi Brian, your background is similar to mine, though rather than a journalism degree, I got a music degree back in the Mesozoic period. I don't find writing to be "hard" either and I think it has everything to do with perspective. If you've made your living as a writer for most of your life it probably does feel hard. If you've been grinding it out at a day job you don't love for most of your life, writing feels like taking leg weights off. Since I started to release my novel as a serial two months back, I've been doing so much more experimental writing in different forms and mediums. Thanks for sharing your journey. I hope to do the same. https://www.catchrelease.net
I think you should do what makes you feel good. If you push yourself to write I think the stories would not be genuine and profundity. Get better Brian.
Glad to hear you're on the mend, Brian. Writing IS tough and being sick sure doesn't help. When I had COVID, I managed to squeek out an episode of one of my Kindle Vella stories and to be honest, it was one of the hardest things I've ever done, writing-wise. Not something I would recommend.
I'm definitely feeling the lack of inspiration when it comes to writing, but it's always nice to know I'm not alone. Best wishes!
A famous musician (I can’t remember who) was asked if songwriting was hard. They said “Writing songs is easy. Writing great (hit) songs is hard.” I think this applies to “writing” also. Most seven-year-olds can write a story. But it probably isn’t up to publisher standards.
With practice, anyone can write a quality story. But that is the easy part. Writing one that resonates with readers, then finding those readers is the hard part. There is infinite competition (because writing is easy) and the traditional publishing route is narrow and fickle. Self-publishing overcomes some obstacles, but creates more. The odds of fame, wealth, or even a livable income are not good either way. So writing is easy and hard. 🤣
I am talking about creative writing, not non-fiction or journalism, which are entirely different types of writing and markets.
I am similar to you. If I am not in a good mindset, I can’t write well. Nor do I have any desire to. I don’t journal and writing is not therapy for me. It is simply a creative outlet I enjoy.
I think I agree with you. Generally, the act of writing isn't hard. It's everything that comes after that is hard. Being willing to be dismissed is definitely a big part of that! I've found that for me everything about writing got easier when I decided to post it online for anyone to see. Now the hardest part is trying to keep a schedule 😂
"...the freedom to be dismissed..." Yup!
Between you and Mark Starlin, I think you’ve said it pretty damned well.
I’m with you, Brian. I agree that writing isn’t hard. Maintaining good health (both mental and physical) is hard. When I’m not in the best frame of mind, writing simply doesn’t happen. I’ve learned to just avoid writing on those days!
Writing’s not hard! What’s hard is foregoing everything else. What news was just tweeted? Why is my son crying? What’s for dinner?
Hi Brian, your background is similar to mine, though rather than a journalism degree, I got a music degree back in the Mesozoic period. I don't find writing to be "hard" either and I think it has everything to do with perspective. If you've made your living as a writer for most of your life it probably does feel hard. If you've been grinding it out at a day job you don't love for most of your life, writing feels like taking leg weights off. Since I started to release my novel as a serial two months back, I've been doing so much more experimental writing in different forms and mediums. Thanks for sharing your journey. I hope to do the same. https://www.catchrelease.net
I think you should do what makes you feel good. If you push yourself to write I think the stories would not be genuine and profundity. Get better Brian.
I'm glad you're on the mend and hopefully back to full strength soon. (Enjoying the stories in the book very much.)
Glad to hear you're on the mend, Brian. Writing IS tough and being sick sure doesn't help. When I had COVID, I managed to squeek out an episode of one of my Kindle Vella stories and to be honest, it was one of the hardest things I've ever done, writing-wise. Not something I would recommend.
I'm definitely feeling the lack of inspiration when it comes to writing, but it's always nice to know I'm not alone. Best wishes!