Somewhat concerned this morning after a discussion last evening with a friend regarding a former project where I’d served as editor. A bit of a turnaround in his viewpoint, or perhaps just a bit more honesty being offered, but it does open the way to deeper consideration of intent and motive.
Just as a writer cannot avoid the fact that writing and being published is not a totally altruistic act but rather to some degree ego related, producing a project provides the same physical evidence of inspiration that may directly involve self-pride and accomplishment that overshadows purpose. Especially so when blinded to the actual value of the product.
Something to think about; what was the true motivation–was there something over and above vanity press? And, was it going nowhere anyway?
How embarrassing…
The Lost Children: A Charity Anthology
Nothing embarrassing about Quixoticishness.
}:) (like the new word?!?)
Per Wikipedia: “Quixote’s adventures tend to involve situations in which he attempts to apply a knight’s sure, simple morality to situations in which much more complex issues are at hand.”
Uh-yep; that’s me all right.
But as always, sometimes we need somebody to point things out to us–thanks, pal.