In a crazy way, writing is a lot like any kind of very complex game - like chess, where you have the knowledge as you're composing all of the ramifications of each move, of each choice you make.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Writing is communication, and you don't know how you're doing until you put it in front of someone else's eyes. You also learn from critiquing other writers' work.
Writing is really hard, and it's really a skill.
Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can't be taught.
Writing is a process of discovering. I could never outline a narrative; that just sounds boring. There's no joy of discovery in what you're doing if that's your strategy.
The process of writing is like creating a game of dominoes: The first domino creates the second incident, and so forth until the end.
The main thing about writing is... writing. Sitting your butt down in the chair and doing the work.
Writing requires an intense inner focus, and sometimes you need to express outward, physically or socially.
Writing is like a contact sport, like football. You can get hurt, but you enjoy it.
Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.
Writing is like playing golf - you have to keep working at your swing.