We caught up with the brilliant and insightful James Pack a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
James, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work for someone else?
I am very happy as a writer. I don’t make enough money to support myself with my writing, but I earn a little more each year and that’s enough to keep me motivated. I have a regular job to pay the bills and this allows me to pursue my writing in my free time. I occasionally work on small art projects as well.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I’ve had a passion for writing since I was 16-years-old. It’s the only thing I’ve done consistently for over 20 years. I’ve shifted my focus to writing supernatural horror fiction because that’s the genre I enjoy reading most and that’s what I want to write. I am very satisfied with my journey so far as a writer and I’m looking forward to growing as I continue writing stories and novels.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding thing for me is when someone tells me how much they enjoyed something I created. When you put in 40 to 80 hours of work into something, you never know if people will enjoy it. But when they do, there’s no greater feeling of happiness or pride.
Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?
There are a few books that have resonated with me especially early on in my journey. Mastery by Robert Greene helped motivate me to push towards mastering my craft. This can apply to anyone with any skill. The Power of Broke by Daymond John helped me realize I don’t need a lot of money to create something of value whether it’s a product or creative work.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thejamespack.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamespackwriter
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamespackwriter
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamespackwriter
- Other: https://bio.link/jamespackwriter
Image Credits
All photos by me.