Some thoughts from Aurora Jane Alexander.
The quote applies to everything, though, not just writing, although Aurora talks specifically about writing.
When I read this quote, I remembered all these people telling me about their plans and dreams to become an author ‘one day’.
When they find out I’m an author, I suddenly hear: “Oh, I ALWAYS wanted to write a book if I only had more time!” My reply usually is: “Well, it needs a bit more than only time to write a book… like a plan, a plot, an outline, character sheets, character voices, character development, knowing the craft, editing, an editor, a cover designer, a publisher, networking… AND TALENT!” The regular reaction to this bravery is generally a more or less polite excuse and the welcome departure of my conversation partner.
But there are a few people I met who dream of becoming an author and have the time but not the courage to write that book. and to them, I’d like to show…
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Dragons Rule OK. V.M.Sang (author) 
Amen, sister! Nothing worthwhile is easy and yet nothing succeeds like work and commitment! RJ
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Very true.
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I love the response to “I always wanted to write a book.” So true that this is hard work and not for the faint of heart. Heading over to read the rest. Thanks for sharing, Viv. 🙂
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I thought that was a great response, too.
It’s strange how people respond. A friend
said her granddaughter wanted to write children’s books. (A thing I think is extremely hard.) I said that I could perhaps help with advice on some things, not the writing. She never mentioned it again.
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I suppose on some level it’s like me saying I’d like to play the piano, which is true! Will I take lessons and do the hard work of practicing. Very very unlikely. 🙂
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