It might take time but as long as you're encouraged to do that, you'll be able to do it.
You are happy to take the time if it brings you something. You also benefit from it.
You can assume that you're interested in writing and literature, so you're happy to put in the time.
As long as that's the case, you should give it a go. It just shouldn't become a burden and you shouldn't stress yourself out.
Yeah, that's the joy in it when it takes time and you're enjoying it because that's part of the process.
@boyptc: Yeah, it’s wild how drawn people are to real-life stuff that’s unfiltered. Like, even when it’s messy or quiet, if it feels lived, it sticks. Your point about learning from other people’s stories really hit. That’s the kind of reading I crave too – someone putting it out there without smoothing all the edges.
I guess that's all natural for most of us and we want to know what happens to someone's life and what we can learn from it.
The beauty of that expression of an author is really amazing sent to the readers.