You know, Solnit really gets it right when she talks about writing.

It's not just about

putting pen to paper. It's this whole process where you're constantly creating and then
stepping back to critique what you've created. It's like a dance, you know? You're
thinking, researching, maybe jotting down a few outlines or sketches, and then you start
putting it all together. And let's not forget the endless cycle of revisions – it's part and
parcel of the whole writing thing (as described in Book Word).

Embracing the Writer’s Identity

There's this thing Solnit says about how being a writer changes the way you look at the
world, and man, do I feel that. When I started seeing myself as a writer, it was like my
whole perspective shifted. Solnit describes it as this process of disconnecting from the
world to get a better connection with it, and that just hits the nail on the head for me (as
explored in The Marginalian).

Time Management and Lifestyle for Writers

And talking about writing, Solnit is spot-on about how much time it takes. It's not
something you can just squeeze into a busy schedule. You've got to make the time for
it, carve it out of your day. For me, writing has always been this source of joy, way more
than just a task to be ticked off a list (as highlighted in Book Word).