just a writer...

[mochalover13]

 Digging around here on LJ, I found a link to a literary website where I was reading about French author Collette. I was struck by a particular quote of hers: "Sit down and put down everything that comes into your head and then you're a writer. But an author is one who can judge his own stuff's worth, without pity, and destroy most of it."

I've

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[snuffnyc]

You know, I've had some of the same thoughts

[mochalover13]

It TOTALLY makes sense. Yes, the thought of being a published author has a certain cache and a distinctive appeal, but I couldn't agree more: if it means that I no longer enjoy WRITING, then it's not worth it