That typewriter is really cool! Any more details on the setup? Here is a photo of my typewriter https://imgur.com/a/5I7xNjI

> I've learned a huge amount about various topics, including empathy for the characters I write about, and it has given me more appreciation for the skill of the writers I love.

I've learned tons about this kind of thing over time, and as I've gotten more experience I've drawn on my interactions with others IRL and thinking more about human experiences, how characters would react realistically, and such. There is so much to learn. It really does make you appreciate the great fiction that you love, and it gives you something to work towards, a greatness to emulate.

LMK if you ever want to exchange writing with someone, it can be a lonely road sometimes.