Writing vs. Publication. Round One. Fight!

A classic question about writing and publishing asked by arcaedia had me thinking.

The question, of course, is the age old: if you knew for certain that you'd never get a publishing contract ever, would you continue to write?

For me, the answer is definitely yes. Writing is part of my inner self, one that I've had since I learned to write and one that I wouldn't be able to give up.

However, I would make significant changes to things I do. I think, in a way, knowing I'd never get published would free me.

( My answer to the question. Cut in case you don't feel like reading my oh-so-interesting navel gazing and what not. )