Addiction to the Blank Page
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Call it a fetish or an affinity; I am an addict. I am addicted to the process of writing.
There is nothing so quietly thrilling in my life as fresh, untouched paper. A new notebook, a fresh ream, or new stationary excites me as nothing else can.
The scent of new paper is [...]
Research Addiction
I like research. Research is the best, most acceptable way to delay writing! ‘I can’t finish the article yet, I need more research.” “Not time to write that essay…I am still researching.” Research is very good at occupying my mind…and very bad for productivity.
The more you enjoy learning, the bigger the trap research becomes. Reading [...]
