If the last four-and-something years have taught me anything, it’s that I’m really very good at writing academic papers.
I don’t enjoy it, I often don’t see the point of it, but apparently I am very, very good at it.
I am diving into another one this weekend. It’s for a course I have in writing narratives for video games, and I’m pretty excited about it. It is letting me approach a medium I love (games) from a position that I don’t normally care much about (academic analysis). Today is going to be devoted to picking a specific topic and thesis, and starting to lay out the groundwork for finding academic sources to back up whatever it is I’m going to say.
There is a temptation to continue on this track because then someday I might be considered an academic source… but I don’t think I’m wealthy enough or devoted enough to poverty to pursue the years and years of abuse the academic system heaps on people. Besides, all I’ve ever really wanted is a humble life where I can write books in peace… I don’t think the academic path allows that for decades, if ever.
Anyway. Those are my weekend plans.
Hope everyone out there is staying safe and healthy!