"What do you count as real writing?" I ask. My new client lowers his eyes and clears his throat. "Uh, I guess sitting alone and writing for several hours at one time?" His fidgeting reminds me of so many students I've had in my quarter-century in the classroom. "Have you ever sat alone and done anything for several hours at one time?" I ask playfully. His eyes widen and he laughs. "No." I nod. "And yet this is your primary definition of 'real writing' —  the standard by wh … [Read more...]