The process of writing is a lot like skiing—for me.

• It takes practice, practice, practice—for years.
• I need lessons and critiques from experts.
• I make lots of mistakes and feel clumsy half the time.
• Sometimes it hurts—my body and my ego at risk.
• It’s frustrating.
• It’s extremely technical.
• It’s hard to remember everything I’m supposed to be paying attention to.
• It’s the most fun—ever.
• There are times when it’s absolutely, crazily, achingly sublime: when it all comes together, and I feel like I’m flying, that I can’t do anything wrong.
• I’ll never regret doing either.