Like Christy, I find my critique groups to be a wonderful source of feedback, encouragement, and guidance. Without my critique groups (one which was formed from the members of a writing class I was in, just as Christy noted) I know I would have never completed my first novel, nor would I be as productive as I am. I've been in one group over ten years, and the other just slightly less, and the other members have become more than critiquers, but good friends, like fellow spud John Coy.
And while I greatly appreciate the community of other creators that I find in my critique groups, I also agree with Christy that I don't feel lonely at all when I am creating. Sometimes I'm frustrated, and sometimes I'm discouraged, but I never feel lonely. And when the writing or illustrating is going well, then I feel simply joyous...and very content.
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That joy and contentment is what keeps us going, David. Thanks!
This all sounds so rich and reinforces how fortunate we are for both support groups and rich inner lives.
I am thrilled to be in a group with you, David, You bring so much creativity, sensitivity, and talent. It is a joy to get to make books together.
I find the joy and contentment of creating in the studio to be exactly what keeps me going-- and has for years. Definitely not lonely.
I agree: there is no better feeling than when a project is going well!!
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