The joy of writing never changes, however many books you have published. It is not always a joy. It is only a joy for a fraction of the time, but it is worth it, just for that fraction. And much of that joy comes from being that misfit kid grown up, leading readers and yourself to the wildest parts of your imagination.
Matt Haig echoes David Foster Wallace and adds to our ongoing archive of wisdom on writing. (via explore-blog)