What does it really mean to be a writer? In this episode, I dive into the essence of writing—not as a job, not as a means to an end, but as a way of life. Using a quote from Ernest Hemingway as my foundation, I explore the relentless dedication, the passion, and the love required to truly commit to the craft.

Writing may or may not be more than just putting words on a page; it’s an act of endurance, of bleeding onto paper (hopefully figuratively), of shaping something that lasts. But in a world where profit often overshadows purpose, how do we stay true to the art itself? Join me as I dissect the struggles, the triumphs, and the undeniable pull of storytelling that makes us who we are.

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