“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.' Ernest Hemingway
Although there is some controversy as to whether the above gem can be attributed to Hemingway, I think many writers will intuitively understand what he meant when he said it. Sometimes it is fun to write, some may even say cathartic, but there are also times when it can be a chore, disheartening and exposing. Having said all that, every relationship in life can have those strains, whether it's a relationship with work, a hobby, a pet or... dare I say it... another human being!
As with everything that features in one's life, there are many ups and downs and long periods when it appears little has changed. These periods can be viewed as stable and safe or stagnating and unchallenging, depending on your mindset at the time. I have been a traditionally published writer since my first release on 1st January, 2017. In those five years I have had six historical novels published and have come to realise that a writing career is as changeable as the careers of the people who work around and alongside you.
