Acting like a writer
Summary
A person reflects on their desire and struggle to become a writer, grappling with self-doubt and societal perceptions about what it means to be a writer.
Key Points
- The narrator dreams of becoming a writer but doubts their own suitability based on behavior and appearance.
- The narrator's mother equates writing with school homework, questioning the practicality of writing poetry.
- The narrator studies various writings to understand the nature of being a writer and the origin of ideas.
- Becoming a recognized writer requires not just writing, but convincing others of the value of one's work.