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He was a linguistics professor, i.e. a very accomplished person in a field that definitely informed his creative process ...
I'm trying to cultivate hope ๐ญ
Yeah, I know. I guess it depends on perspective; someone who did put a lot of work in but just didn't have commercial success yet might find this plenty inspiring. I think most people, myself included, just don't get anywhere with their creative endeavors, because of lack of time, energy, motivation etc.
well maybe don't try to write a second lotr. i think the point is: it's never to late to start a cool project. you might not reach the level of a tolkien, but if even rowling had success so can you with your ideas.