
Saved by Keely Adler
Art vs. Commerce
Saved by Keely Adler
Anyhow, the older I get, the less impressed I become with originality. These days, I’m far more moved by authenticity. Attempts at originality can often feel forced and precious, but authenticity has quiet resonance that never fails to stir me. Just say what you want to say, then, and say it with all your heart.
The key to preserving what's valuable is to emphasize the embodied process of writing, which connects us to our humanity, and to spend time honoring what is not machine-like in us.