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Originally Posted by Andrew Ashling
I think the answer lies basically there (and I agree with most of the rest in this post as well).
I you were independently wealthy, would you
- still write?
- still write exactly the same books?
If the answer is yes to both questions, all the rest is of secondary importance. That doesn't mean all other considerations are unimportant.
It helps if you are your own worst critic.  |
In my case, yes and yes.
Why? It's not just what I do, but "a writer" is what I am. Nothing's ever going to change that.
The dilemma is "a writer who can write full-time" or "a writer who works a day job to support his writing habit."
Space opera is my first love and I do not see myself ever tiring of it.