“One thing I don't want to feel is marketplace pressure, so I'm really glad I enjoy teaching because I can rely on that for a salary. I think it would be such a different game if I had to write a book that has to sell well.”
The speaker values teaching as a stable income source, avoiding the commercial pressures of publishing; they see creative work as compromised by market demands.
In simple terms: Teaching offers financial security independent of book sales.
Creative freedom is threatened by commercial expectations.
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Some argue that market feedback can improve work quality and relevance, but the speaker prioritizes autonomy over potential commercial success.
