Writing is writing in my opinion, doesn't matter what format or what the content is as long as it's yours and not plagarized. Keep doing it and keep talking about it, you'll only get better.

I have some great used bookstores near me that I can browse on a lunch break and have established a decent relationship with the store owners. I love to have a physical book and the interactions with a store owner that lives and breathes books can't be overrated, they always have a suggestion for me based on current interests.

I do own an e-reader though and will occasionally buy books that I just can't get in print, I've been really into the Warhammer 40k universe lately and while I could find them used on ebay they are generally pretty pricey. I did score two collections at my local thrift store last week though for $3 a piece and was pretty happy about that.

No one has said Emacs yet, I was a long time vim/neovim user but switched a couple of years ago, still learning rust but it's been pretty comfy so far, plus I can wash my dishes in it.