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Sean Gois's avatar

“this is still the most amazing thing to me. that writing fiction continues to feel more like finding than inventing. when i’m writing, i know immediately whether it’s right or wrong. whether i’m telling the true story or a false version of it.”

I love this but I can’t say it with as much confidence. Often it is immediately clear but sometimes it is not so obvious.

Laeth's avatar

well, i didn't mean to suggest it was without struggle either. there's that too for sure. but i think that, even if only in retrospect, i can definitely tell when at least a part of me knew it was wrong. maybe this is a more nuanced way of putting it. it's not like i have some super power.

Sean Gois's avatar

I can relate to that. And sometimes being unsure is its own sign, but occasionally it’s only that we haven’t yet understood the greater context.

I like reading this kind of post, about your own journey with your work.

Laeth's avatar

yeah exactly. and thank you, i’m glad you like them. but i imagine you’re an exception tho ehe.

Sean Gois's avatar

I like to think I’m very exceptional :D

Laeth's avatar

and you are correct.