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Re:Things I’ve Learned from Reading IndieHackers by kelukelugames on Wednesday July 19, 2017 @10:26AM (#14804466)
Haha, I've read 4 books on writing by famous authors but have written 0 books.

I think I enjoy reading about writing more than actual writing.

Re:Things I’ve Learned from Reading IndieHackers by armenarmen on Wednesday July 19, 2017 @12:21PM (#14805436)
Finished writing my first novel, waiting on cover art now, and yeah. Reading about writing is a lot more pleasant than the actual writing. Rather, it's editing that sucks.
Re:Things I’ve Learned from Reading IndieHackers by stevenj on Wednesday July 19, 2017 @12:32PM (#14805525)
Good writing is great editing.
Re:Things I’ve Learned from Reading IndieHackers by corpMaverick on Thursday July 20, 2017 @10:21AM (#14812663)
> I think I enjoy reading about writing more than actual writing.

Exactly. I believe Paul Graham actually uses this example on one of his early essays.

Re:Things I’ve Learned from Reading IndieHackers by teddyh on Wednesday July 19, 2017 @12:14PM (#14805389)
That’s fine, as long as you don’t call yourself, or identify as, a “writer”.