The Radiance of the Humble Writer
by Emme Gannon @GannonEmme The writing life is often one of solitude as we barricade ourselves behind closed doors and weave words into story. If we stay in our writing cave too long without social interaction, we run the risk of what I call the hibernation syndrome. We grow inactive and our mind turns to mush. We�ve used our stored energy and need to escape to enjoy a meal of sumptuous literary food. A few weeks ago I broke free from my writing room and attended a writer�s weekend at the home of one of my favorite authors. There were nine other writers who gathered to fellowship, dine on chef-created meals, and listen to workshops from those whom I believe to be giants in the industry. In addition to their wealth of information, I was struck by the humility of the faculty. While their experiences and credentials would seem to give them permission to do so, not one masqueraded as a celebrity. Instead, they invested themselves in the lives of others devoted to the craft of writing. ...