So I have this friend who has a passion for storytelling and writing, but he finds himself distracted, mostly with real world things, as we all do. I feel like I'm a bit more evolved in the writing process than he is - not necessarily a better writer, mind you, I just think I've gotten through a lot of the beginning writer battles that he is still fighting - and I feel that I should use my experience to motivate him and help him through some of the early fights.
But I don't want to seem like I'm trying to make him write. He keeps saying he wants to write, but I don't know if he's really sat down and thought about to what extent. It seems like he wants to do it professionally, but then again he seems to hold a grudge toward writing for all the free time it takes up.
I don't know if I should lean on him gently, or just let him be. I like support and motivation from fellow writers when I am slacking off, but that's because I want to be a professional writer and I love being immersed in the craft. I am on the fence here. I don't want to badger my friend and make it seem like I'm disappointed in him because he isn't writing regularly, or working toward a career in writing. He's my friend whether he wants to write or not.
Anyone ever been in a situation like this? I could use some advice on how to proceed. Thanks.