05 Oct Why I never write academics

I found this gem while browsing what has become my favorite onlinecollection. It is a letter to Cathy’s. Librarian about the work of responding?

About four years ago, I had an idea for a story for children. It seemed like such a pleasant idea that I spent my spare time for several weeks doing research and making notes—the raw material of a book. I put everything in a folder and there it still lies, awaiting a spell when I feel enough caught up with life to tackle the writing. Every once in a while I take this folder out and examine it, hungrily. But then I look at my desk where the unanswered letters and the undone things lie in accusing piles, and I stick the folder back in its corner.

The entire letter is a great read, and u think an important one for scholars to ruminate. Then again, the entire collection of letters, painstakingly sourced and researched, is so very delightful.