POINT OF VIEW: My Squad
Writing is a solitary prospect. We sit in our little writer caves and come up with words that evoke worlds. It’s a lonely pursuit, but one we do gladly. Many of us writers are introverts. That means we get energy from being alone, as opposed to extroverts, who get energy from being among other people. I’ve always thought of myself as an extroverted introvert. When I was young, I was scared of people. I remember hiding behind my mom’s pantsuit when we met somebody new, scared to see them face-to-face. In high school I forced myself to become more outgoing. … Read more