Second City, Second Life

This follows up a discussion on the Writer's Digest forum about psychological needs to write. I said I write because I'm too shy to speak. Now I'm wondering if this reticence that many writers share relates to difficulty creating fictional pieces? A TV segment about Second Life leads me to wonder if I participated in that virtual world, would the experience enhance my creativity for fiction? The name reminds me of the great original comedy improve center in Chicago, "Second City". I was there when it started, and I remember resisting visiting the club, just as I have avoided participating in plays or any other public activity. Would forcing myself to be more outgoing [show-offy?] stretch the creativity muscle or simply cramp my style?

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