Hobby

On Monday I referred to my writing as a hobby. This might create the impression that I’m not dedicated to writing—not serious or passionate enough. The truth is that I’m committed to developing my writing ability and seriously trying to write a novel. But I can’t make writing the top priority in my life, at least not every day. I have responsibilities and other interests that are important to me.

Writing is different from my other hobbies because it has the potential, however slight, to become a career. Other hobbies might have that potential, if I were to change focus and chase another dream. But writing—becoming a novelist—is the dream I have chosen. And until I have some success as a writer, I will continue to think of writing as a hobby.