Are you writing or wasting time?

I originally posted this in the novel forum, but I didn't know if any of you guys lurked over there. I think it's best posted here, anyway.

There's a user on Done Deal, "Tao," who's a pro screenwriter (not sure if he wants his identity broadcast, so I'll just use his username "Taotropics") who occasionally posts very insightful, heartfelt, rather existential analyses of writing. Of course, he's referring to screenwriting but his thoughts are applicable to all writing and artistic pursuits in general.

He's a great poster, inspirational in an avuncular kind of way, and his posts are pure gold.

Anyway, this post of his is on the differences between procrastinating and "steeping the tea" when it comes to your writing.

I hope you guys find as much value in it (and his other posts) as I have.

http://www.scriptsales.com/boards/showthread.php?t=3257

nganok said:

I once again I feel like there are others out there just like me.

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And that is the real gold within his posts. He's a pro and it's comforting to know that a pro is just like us.