Writing
I love writing. I’m not sure what it is about writing that gets me so excited. It’s almost like I have all these ideas whirling around in my head and I have to write them down to get them out. There’s something very satisfying about that. There’s also something gratifying about looking at something that you made and feeling proud of your creation… especially when it’s something that speaks to others – it makes them laugh or makes them think or makes them see they aren’t alone in the world ((And before you think I’m being too arrogant, this is based on feedback I’ve gotten over the years. I’m still being arrogant, but at least it has some basis.)),((Incidentally, I get a similar feeling from baking – there’s something wonderful about making a creation and even more so when you can share it with others.)).
I do a lot of writing in my work – strategy documents, plans, reports, briefing notes, literature reviews, conference proposals, and sometimes even research grant applications, then the ensuing grant reports and the occasional manuscript for publication. And emails. Don’t forget the endless emails!
I’ve written a dissertation, a book chapter ((Which apparently I never blogged about – just searched my blog for a posting to link to and I can’t find one! Silly me.)), and a textbook ((The latter of which, incidentally, we are nearly completion of the second edition. I’ll keep y’all posted on that.)). And, of course, this blog that I’ve been writing on for more than 11 years!
I wonder how many words I’ve written in my life….
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