Isn't that what all art is? When one takes a solo, or picks up a paintbrush, or (like yourself) sits at a typewriter. And it takes so much courage. To wear your emotions on your sleeves. The nice thing about it though is that only those who truly speak the same language know what you're saying so not too many can judge. Regardless though, bleed in such a way that the blood spills everywhere and others can see your hard work. May I ask, what's the title of your novel? I'm no expert on writing but if it's written with the same passion as this post, I'd most definitely buy it.So it takes nothing to write--nothing but spilling your own blood for all to judge.
I wholeheartedly agree. This quote defines not writing, but art. That is actually the title I've been cuddling to myself: I am an "artist." But it's hard to say to others because it brings the instant image of oil painting, Michelangelo, adorable fat cherubs. The title is Journey of the Eumenides. Duperz linked it above, but here it is so you don't have to search.
http://www.amazon.com/Journey-of-the-Eumenides-ebook/dp/B007... I hesitate to encourage you to buy, since it isn't written with the same voice as my philosophical meandering thoughts above. Same passion yes. But a different read altogether. But judge for yourself. The free sample section is quite long.
Haha you do have a point. Then don't say you're an artist. Tell others you love what you do. There's an incredible Alan Watts quote on the topic: "If you say that getting the money is the most important thing, you will spend your life completely wasting your time. You'll be doing things you don't like doing in order to go on living. That is, to go on doing things you don't like doing, which is stupid! Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way. And after all, if you do really like what you're doing, it doesn't matter what it is. You can eventually become a master of it." That gets me through when I feel times are rough. 2.99 is a steal. Bought it.