avatarThe Doctor - Joanie Adams

Summary

The article contemplates whether the passion for writing persists when the pursuit of wealth is guaranteed.

Abstract

The author muses on the intrinsic motivation behind writing, questioning if one would maintain the same fervor and dedication to the craft if financial success were assured without struggle. It explores the idea that hardship often fuels the most admirable qualities in a person, suggesting that writing, like any other vocation, derives its value from the effort and perseverance invested. The piece also touches on the subjective nature of worth and wealth, implying that the significance of writing is not solely in its potential for financial gain but also in its ability to nourish the mind and soul, akin to the enduring impact of a Shakespearean play. The author concludes by inviting readers to ponder the true value of their work and the serendipitous joy of creating something timeless.

Opinions

  • The author believes that hardship can cultivate resilience and excellence in individuals, particularly in writers, as long as they are not of a complaining and entitled disposition.
  • Writing is compared to a "Cornershop worker" to illustrate that equalizing success across different vocations might diminish the perceived importance and unique impact of each.
  • The article suggests that the true worth of writing is subjective and varies depending on the reader's perspective and the moment in time.
  • It posits that great literary works are the result of a fortunate combination of talent and circumstance, which can lead to lasting recognition.
  • The author expresses that if they had known the ultimate outcome of their writing, they might not have started at all, emphasizing the importance of the journey and discovery in the creative process.
  • The piece humorously refers to the reader as "Dear Reader," indicating a personal and conversational tone, and invites them to reflect on their own motivations and the value they place on writing.

Why-so

If Your Writing Would Bring Pure Wealth, Would You Still Write At All?

And Would You Still Write With The Same Hunger — The Same Desire, If All Was Given Away So Freely?

Joan Marsh — portrait

©Joanie Adams — Joanie Adams; Gift A Tea: https://ko-fi.com/joanieadamms

Hamper me in the gold of crowns and banner lords, and what would you find? — a dozy old devil, couped up in a chicken shed somewhere, a little too fat on security, choccy-biscuits, and a mild drunken addiction to Tea.

So like the image used, the akimbo spirit is strong here — so you, as I humbly stare away, these wee things are all about asking you a Question, so here it is:

If there was a guarantee of an easy way to wealth viva the the ways of writing, would you go after it in the same passionate manner —

as I hope you’ve been doing, going after this evasive thing; would you also go after this pot of gold with the same hunger, the same desire?

Hardship and the lack of success bring out the most magnificent hardy qualities in someone, given only if their character wasn’t one of a whinging, self-entitled brat, oh, Doctor, hush my scandalous lips!

But to give it to you in another way, if a writer's life was made as equal as the successive shifts of a Cornershop worker, would the impact remain the same?; though in this economy either/or are as likely to be lacking, ah!

But seriously, and I am going to be serious here, if all things were made to be equal in importance to one another, would anything have any importance at all? Going to the Cornershop for your pint of milk is good, yes, good for your morning brew, but it is hardly going to feed your mind like a Shakespearean play.

Nor choosing to remain a beached satellite on your sofa when you should be picking your child up from the end of schooling, is in any way a good idea! One takes priority over the other for these bedazzling higher things.

At least for these given minutes…

Worth is Subjective, so is Wealth and what one receives from a certain piece of writing at different given moments, and what it needs is ever on the move.

Why the boundaries for Great works is so strict, and to find yourself the cheeky nassling vessel that archives a masterstroke of such aptitude, is a thing made of pure happy happenstance!

Cementing you as an immortal for centuries to come, oh, what luck!; here’s hoping the chosen civilization outlasts the appetite for destruction as well.

If anyone told this old kook about what my words and ideas would bring to the end of all things, I wouldn’t have begun!

Let me wonder a ‘lil bit now, and for you to wonder too, so there goes our time, enjoy!

Ta-ta Now, mind my mild tickling of the humorous bone?

COME ALONG WITH THE DOCTOR’S NEWSLETTER

Frances Farmer in Photoplay, Jan. 1937

DO SHARE ADORATION FOR THE GLORIOUS SYNERGY:

ON THE WRITER; A SERIES:

The CURATION — THE FINE RABBLE’S PUBLICATION:

WORDS FROM AN EVER-CURIOUS WRITER:

As ever, Dear Reader.

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