Freddie DeBoer is one of my favorite writers for a variety of reasons, but I particularly enjoy his frankness. If you’re a young writer just starting out or someone who wants to transition into the field, his pieces must be read. Few are going to be more honest with you about what it takes to be a writer or what awaits you. In some sense, I have little to add. But I figured, since I don’t do much of it here, I’d pass along some thoughts on how the sausage gets made.