It takes time, dedication, and effort. Even then most of the time the things you make just suck. Or at least that's what you tell yourself. That's what I tell myself.
But that's because destroying something is easier than creating. Like editing Huckleberry Finn to make it 'more appropriate' for the times.
Or arguing about how the iPhone is too closed, or Android is too fragmented.
That's why when good things come out it's hard to praise them enough. "Thank you for dedicating your life to this so I can enjoy it" just doesn't seem to cut it.
That's why it's difficult to articulate the momentous achievement of a friend of mine: he wrote a book.
A hundred-thousand-word book.
Not just that, but he manages to use these words to seamlessly string together crass characters, fancy philosophy, and delightfully dark undertones into an amazing story.
But why take my word for it? It's up on Amazon here, or if you'd like to get a bit more personal (I know you would), you can get some more information (and a sample of the book) on his blog: http://benjacoby.net/
So while I try to think up some more topics for this blog, you should go check it out, you really should.
