Self-reflection: Why ain't I better? open.substack.com/pub/johnnogo... #GreilMarcus #ErnestHemingway #JosephHeller #BobMehr #RogerAngell
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“Writing is hard—even for authors who do it all the time.” --Roger Angell (1920-2022) From his book “This Old Man: All in Pieces” (2015), page 18 #writerslift #life #authors #love #art #coffee #diary #write #books #amwriting #quotes #RogerAngell Roger Angell, a veteran writer and editor, underscores a truth many writers avoid admitting: writing remains difficult even when it becomes your profession. He notes that people often assume professionals “have it figured out” or that writing becomes effortless with practice. Instead, Angell points out that what “should be easy and flowing” often turns out “tangled or feeble or over-blown” and that this struggle persists regardless of experience. For anyone on social media lamenting writing as a hobby or career, complaining about it, bitching and moaning, the message is clear: writing isn’t just a fun pastime; it’s work, every time. If you’re consistently complaining about the process, maybe you’re doing something you don’t truly enjoy. Angell’s point gives you permission to treat writing with the seriousness it deserves - but also a reminder: if it’s always misery, perhaps pick a different outlet, because if you're complaining about it, you're obviously not enjoying it.
“Writing is hard—even for authors who do it all the time.”
--Roger Angell (1920-2022)
From his book “This Old Man: All in Pieces” (2015), page 18
#writerslift #life #authors #love #art #coffee #diary #write #books #amwriting #quotes #RogerAngell
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Today's joy: talking about the great #RogerAngell with someone who knew him.
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Roger Angell (1920-2022), American essayist
Died #otd Roger Angell (1920-2022), American essayist, 3 years ago today #RogerAngell life story...
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RIP Rickey Henderson, as intense a gamer as i ever saw on the ball field. #RogerAngell: “That at-bat scrunch shrivelled the strike zone to the size of a Kleenex; his furrowy, imperious frown, twisting head, & curatorial glare… On base, that squinting, finger-twitching pause when leading away….”
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Phthursday Musings: Baseball and Maximum Effort
On the spate of pitcher injuries and what it means for life in general, and on how we love baseball what with all its flaws and torn ligaments. #baseball #tommyjohn #joeposnanski #rogerangell #kurtvonnegut
Shoutout to @mollyknight.bsky.social!
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Must Read! The most beautiful piece of writing EVER! www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/02/17/140... …via ”@ezraklein @llcst124 #Aginginplace #RogerAngell
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Must Read! "This Old Man" --BEAUTIFUL!!
www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/02/17/140... …via ”@ezraklein @llcst124 #Aginginplace #RogerAngell
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