Thursday, September 2, 2010

Better up or better down?

Does my writing flow more easily when I am happy or when I am depressed?

This is a good question and it is not all that easily solved. Some say no true art is ever created without pain being involved. I don't think I believe that.

But a mild depression does seem to help me write. Notice I said help me write, not necessarily help me write better.

And depression is exhausting. I want to write, but I am often too tired to do so. I have more trouble writing when I am upbeat, but I have more energy to push it out.

I'm not answering this question today and I might never do so, just something to ponder.

Yours in rejection,

Phil

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