In this episode, the editors of Intrepid Times explore their journeys from studying the humanities to developing writing and editing careers, and tackle some uncomfortable questions about becoming a writer in 2023: Are the humanities still valuable, and if they are, then why? Is writing really a safe career choice with the new advancements in AI tech? Is the promise of the writing career actually a myth? And, if people, young or old, decide to try their hand at a career in the literary field, what can they reasonably expect to find?