L, too true. Not only are fortune and glory highly doubtful, but they are never what we imagine. And yet I’ve seen books on writing that use visualization techniques to inspire writers by suggesting that one should close their eyes and imagine their name in lights or that first royalty check.

That bothers me so much that I’m turning what was my comment here into another post. Thanks for spurring some thought.

I noted in my post that fortune and glory can be a draw for me sometimes, but that’s probably not true. I have a good job that I hope to continue doing for a long time, so writing isn’t about getting paid. But I will admit that I sometimes lose sight of doing it because I am compelled. When I do, I find myself thinking about the glory part. People knowing my name and thinking that I’m a great writer.

But that touches on deeper issues I already bring to the table.

Most of the time, when I am focused and centered, the process is its own reward.