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I felt a little more sane after reading that article. I understand that a lot of people want to do their art in vibrant cities like NYC, and that makes sense fo

I felt a little more sane after reading that article. I understand that a lot of people want to do their art in vibrant cities like NYC, and that makes sense for people pursuing careers like theater that you can't realistically pursue while living alone in a cabin in the woods. (Whether you can even realistically pursue it in NYC is another story, but it's at least theoretically possible) But a lot of us (though certainly not all of us) writers and programmers and other such types would rather live somewhere cheaper and less claustrophobic. I know it's certainly what I chose. It's not without its downsides but I like the upsides.

weeksie 12y ago
I think if I was a bit younger and a bit less thoroughly ruined by living in New York for the past six years (I really couldn't live anywhere else in the US long term)—I'd go to Detroit. It's cheap, a bit dangerous, and drawing a shitload of artists and writers. Not being near the ocean would drive me batty, but it would be an awesome excursion for a few years. I recently did the classic Manhattan to Brooklyn move and I'm thrilled. Perhaps I have Stockholm Syndrome but I love that it's possible to up and move to a different town and still be in New York City. But, to each their own. Some writers thrive on isolation and some thrive on socialization.