Enjoyed reading this. I love meeting other people in the world who also feel so strongly about writing, I think mainly because we all desire to relate to others. I look forward to reading more of your work :)
Saw that you liked an office hour comment I made. Saw that you write about not writing. Opened this one up and it caught my attention throughout. I understand why you want to write. There is a treasure trove within you. You pay attention to the depths and understand the superficial. I will be interested in reading you again!
Thank you for stopping by and reading! I'm glad that my writing (and instances of not writing!) is of interest to you. Look forward to staying connected.
I concur. Some family members still believe writing is not a legitimate form of work. Sounds like you live in a very upscale area? I noticed a big difference in conversations once I left Los Angeles. I remember eavesdropping young moms at the gym talking about seeing Tom Cruise at a party, the fancy cars they drove... while moms at the gym in a small town discussed gardening.
Interesting observation about how class dictates topics of conversation, even in similar settings! Yes, perhaps it does take the comfort of socio-economic privilege to pursue writing in a professional capacity. Although I'm not sure if I would describe where I grew up (Delhi, India) as necessarily upscale. I suppose I've been fortunate. Thank you for reading! :)
I thought, 'what do you do?' is such a mundane, trivial question. Thanks for bringing awareness to the question itself. Now i may grapple, as ever, to find an answer that satisfies me , and also find an answer that satisfies others. It is not often, there is just one answer for self and others.
Thoughts like 'it takes a degree of honesty to write fiction' is so simple yet so powerful.
Those are just a few ordinary words; but not to a writer.
Enjoyed reading this. I love meeting other people in the world who also feel so strongly about writing, I think mainly because we all desire to relate to others. I look forward to reading more of your work :)
Thank you for reading! In the lonely landscape of writing, it’s wonderfully reassuring to find a kindred soul. ❤️
Saw that you liked an office hour comment I made. Saw that you write about not writing. Opened this one up and it caught my attention throughout. I understand why you want to write. There is a treasure trove within you. You pay attention to the depths and understand the superficial. I will be interested in reading you again!
Thank you for stopping by and reading! I'm glad that my writing (and instances of not writing!) is of interest to you. Look forward to staying connected.
I concur. Some family members still believe writing is not a legitimate form of work. Sounds like you live in a very upscale area? I noticed a big difference in conversations once I left Los Angeles. I remember eavesdropping young moms at the gym talking about seeing Tom Cruise at a party, the fancy cars they drove... while moms at the gym in a small town discussed gardening.
Interesting observation about how class dictates topics of conversation, even in similar settings! Yes, perhaps it does take the comfort of socio-economic privilege to pursue writing in a professional capacity. Although I'm not sure if I would describe where I grew up (Delhi, India) as necessarily upscale. I suppose I've been fortunate. Thank you for reading! :)
You are gifted in making the most commonplace things in life so interesting!
Waiting to read more of this story.
I thought, 'what do you do?' is such a mundane, trivial question. Thanks for bringing awareness to the question itself. Now i may grapple, as ever, to find an answer that satisfies me , and also find an answer that satisfies others. It is not often, there is just one answer for self and others.
Thoughts like 'it takes a degree of honesty to write fiction' is so simple yet so powerful.
Those are just a few ordinary words; but not to a writer.
'the person who’s taking a break (one that may not always come to an end) for their health'
Ouch. Yep.
Quite a ‘reintroduction’ to Substack. Looking forward to the next one.
Beautiful, as always 💕💕