Q: If you knew you would never be published, would you still write? Why or why not?
A: Yes, I would. Because to me, the act of writing is an important act of self-expression. While I love the ego boost and (modest) recognition of having my work published, it isn’t what drives me to write.
What about you? Comment below with your thoughts.
Image by Mira Cosic, Astrologer from Pixabay
Flannery O’Connor nailed it: “I write to discover what I know.” That seems like the #1 reason to write without regard for the affirmation of publication.