Freed up creatively

[gement]

This is why I can write:



I am totally serious here. I would not have even picked up my pen if I thought my writing would appeal to anyone else, because then I'd have to meet that person's expectations. Learning that I was completely wrong has been, while nerve-wracking, a pleasant surprise. But I had to start by writing for nothing but my own memory.

Comments

[wcg.livejournal.com]

Ah, you're learned one of Henry Adams' great secrets. (He didn't write for any audience, but was pleased if anybody showed interest in his work.)

[sistawendy.livejournal.com]

If you start thinking too much about your audience, your art becomes advertising.

Pleasant surprises.

[bossiballs.livejournal.com]

Hiya gement,

Absolutely.

Thats twice you have left me stunned in admiration.