I think I'm also more open to other writers being present and listening to other opinions, whereas before I was going through my angsty teen years while making records.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
There are probably many, many people who are better writers than me.
I think I began to like writing a lot more, and to be a better writer, when I did it for a while alone. It made me a little more confident about my style.
Being a writer is a very private, internal process. Ultimately I am more the writer, being an introvert.
People that have known me for a while tell me how they see me grown as an artist and as a writer. I think that this comes with continuing writing each day. I try to write as often as I can and explore more while I do it. I feel more comfortable with opening up and telling more of my story to everyone.
I enjoy being influenced by other writers.
I surround myself with a talented group of people that are opinionated and interesting. I try to remain very open to what others have to say.
When you're young, you keep reading new writers and you keep changing your mind about how you ought to sound.
I like hearing other writers just about the way they approach writing. It gives me energy for my own work. It's weird; I'm always taking notes about fiction when I'm listening to people talk about craft.
I've always said I'm more influenced in what I do by artists, and how they work, how they think, and the freedom they're given to work and think, than I really am by other writers.
If I had to give young writers advice, I would say don't listen to writers talking about writing or themselves.