OMG Jen yes, thank you for all of this. I was tasked with coming up with notions of Joy during the holiday season and IT WAS HARD. I toughed through it and did my own little manifesto but to me it needs to be a living document (what was that you were saying about process?) and I plan on incorporating some of your ideas (with attribution) to said manifesto. But also yes, what you say about a realistic approach to surviving in this industry, finding the joy in the process and not being so caught up in notches for a career belt has been one of the single best things I ever did for my own writing. Refreshing to read this morning, thank you.
You think about the true artists throughout history and every one was brave enough to face an angry crowd or disappoint a gatekeeper. At least the ones I look up to. Let's do this, Paul.
OMG Jen yes, thank you for all of this. I was tasked with coming up with notions of Joy during the holiday season and IT WAS HARD. I toughed through it and did my own little manifesto but to me it needs to be a living document (what was that you were saying about process?) and I plan on incorporating some of your ideas (with attribution) to said manifesto. But also yes, what you say about a realistic approach to surviving in this industry, finding the joy in the process and not being so caught up in notches for a career belt has been one of the single best things I ever did for my own writing. Refreshing to read this morning, thank you.
You think about the true artists throughout history and every one was brave enough to face an angry crowd or disappoint a gatekeeper. At least the ones I look up to. Let's do this, Paul.