Writing is the closest thing we have to magic in this world.
It is necromancy; through it, the dead speak to us.
It is the transmutation of alchemy; through it, minds and lives are forever changed.
It is enchantment; with words we shape our world.
It is divination; by writing, we understand the past and sift through the skeins of possibility and probability for the future.
It is the apotropaic talisman; through words we inure ourselves to falsehoods and lies.
It is evocation; through words we summon spirits from the aether itself.
It is goetia; through words we bind our demons.
It is theurgy; in creation we mimic our Creator.
If you long for a world in which there is more magic, write.
Faith, Fiction & Fatherhood 
Really enjoyed this! Your honesty about the writing ups and downs is so relatable, especially the “brilliant writer” vs “this is crap” swings. The sculpture metaphor for drafting and revising is awesome, it reminds me that writing is a process, not instant perfection. Thanks for the encouragement to pace ourselves and embrace the journey!
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