a writer is emotionally brave
11th July 2016 | for Creatives | artist integrity, creative fear, writing, editing, Ann Hood, value the art |
"I think the word is fearless because once writers start editing how they do what they do or what they're writing about, I think you've already lost what you need to be doing. So I think being a writer is emotionally brave, and if you can't go there, maybe you're not ready to do it yet."
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