As an academic, a great deal of my time is spent writing, with very little in meetings. In government, the premium is placed on figuring things out through discussing them with other people.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
My experiences in the military, the private sector, and as a congressional staffer were at times almost enough to drive me crazy. Writing offered the all-too-often-cited creative outlet.
I have more free time than a lot of individuals, so, instead of talking, I sometimes write.
I love discussing the ins and outs of the collaborative nature of writing.
Nearly all interested parties think I write too shortly on the subjects that interest them most.
For me, my writing benefits from my experience.
The writing workshops and programs that are everywhere have encouraged writing. And if that produces more writing, it's also producing more readers of an elevated level. So all in all, a good thing.
I've been writing full-time since 1978.
I write in longhand and assemble lots of notes, and then I try to collate them into a coherent chronology. It's like groping along in the dark. I like writing and find it challenging, but I don't find it easy.
Writing is a creatively rewarding occupation but for me very time consuming.
I'm very involved in the writing on every level.