Writing Blog Number 2

20241025 (2) A Quote/Explanation

A Quote/Explanation

Well, I am not sure if this was abuse, a genuine inquiry, or someone just trolling me, but I received a message this morning. Basically, I was asked why I am offering so much help to people. What was in it for me? What was I getting out of it? I must be doing this for some reason; no-one is altruistic.

Apparently me saying I am in "pay it forward" mode does not ring true; no-one just does that.

So, here is a quote from a speech. It was given by Chris Park (Abyss) during his speech on his induction into the TNA/Impact Hall Of Fame in 2018.

He gets it. I may not be anywhere near as accomplished as him, but I am a writer, and I want there to be more writers, so I help.

Here is his quote:

When you’ve reached and you’ve attained your goals and you’re sitting on top of that hill, and you’re feeling great, right before you pump that fist, turn around and put your hand out and help that next guy on top of that hill with you.

Chris Park (Abyss)

What do I get out of it?

Just knowing that I have helped someone.

If you knew all I have been through, you would understand why this is so important to me. I am not "giving away secrets" or the like. I want writers to be the best they can be. Will it make it harder for me to sell? Sure, a little. I don't touch that many lives. But those who I can help - if they are now rivals for publication, I would like to think it is a friendly rivalry.

So I hope that explains where I am coming from and why I am doing this, helping with NaNo, stuff like that.