I tell people who want to write they should try to write every single day without exception. They don’t all like hearing that. Obviously, it’s not how every writer works, but it’s a good initial test to see whether you really want to be a writer.

– Tyler Cowen

This a good test of how badly one wants to write. Also, I’d take this as you don’t have to publish said writing.

You can keep it to yourself. Remember writing is a powerful method of thinking.

This from Tyler’s latest conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang: