My spouse and I are both writers working on novels and we've fallen into this pattern where we're competing for writing time, writing space, and even each other's attention when we want to talk through problems. We love each other's work but living with another writer is harder than either of us expected, and we haven't figured out how to support each other instead of accidentally sabotaging each other.
More people experience this than they realize.
Shared passion can become shared scarcity when the very thing that bonds you also divides limited resources.
“Where Are You with The writing life?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.