MARY GABLE

Saint Jerome, the writer as a recluse…may have a lion at his feet, but he lacks other company—and, of course, he has no Wi-Fi.

His condition is distinctly different from that of the modern writer; her room is not only well-lighted and likely lion-free, but also furnishes an Internet connection, through which the world’s tumult pours…

It’s no secret that I love Draft. Not only because it allows me think about writing in new ways—but also because it helps me discover new writers. Writers who write about writing—and who love to think about and explore the same ideas that I do. This week’s piece is no exception.

How Writers Interact With the World – NYTimes.com.

illustration by Chloé Poizat.

Tagged: publishing, research, writing