Thursday, March 22, 2007

TT 3 Reasons I write

Thirteen reasons I write

1…. If I didn't, I'd probably go crazy.

2…. I have a lot to say, but people usually don't listen. Maybe they'll read instead.

3…. Sometimes I just want to write something that takes my own breath away.

4…. What better way to vent about everything under the sun without annoying everyone within throwing distance.

5…. I figure selling my novel is the only way I'll make myself rich. I wish.

6…. How else will my (future) children and their children learn to appreciate how strange and dramatic my life is?

7…. There are so many stories bouncing around in my head; I need to get rid of them somehow.

8…. I have a rich imagination that everyone else needs to appreciate.

9…. It pays the bills.

10…. I'm good at it. What can I say?

11…. I write because I am.

12…. Words are my passion.

13…. I really think I could live if I couldn't write. There'd be no point to my existence without it.

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15 comments:

  1. I agree about the going insane. I kinda write for the same reason.

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  2. You are right, that's the same with me ! I am only angry that blogging only exists since a few years and not when I started to write at 18 !! What a frustration, now I have to catch up, lol !

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  3. I so get #7... and how it links to #1!

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  4. Hear hear! (except that my for-pay writing is markcom, not fiction, so thus not an outlet)

    Happy TT.

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  5. 13 excellent reasons...and very much the same as mine.

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  6. I write, therefore, I am. Writing is one of the best outlets for nearly everything!

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  7. Great list.

    If nothing else writing gets the old ghosts out of your head and down on paper where they can become strangers and no longer bother you.

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  8. I can identify with all of those! Except, alas, the getting rich part... maybe someday!

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  9. A fellow spinner and knitter! Yeah! Thanks for the comment. I look forward to reading more of your writing.

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  10. It is good to get it out of your head and on paper isn't it? I used to write as a child. I've come back to it recently and it is a comfort.

    You'll find my Thursday Thirteen at www.theskein.com/blog

    Sybil

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  11. Totally with ya on the "not annoying people" thing. Though sometimes I wonder if my ranting might annoy my blog readers...but then again they can "switch the channel" if they're annoyed, I guess. :)

    Happy TT

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  12. very interesting TT list!!! i can totally relate your 13 reasons why you write!!! i wish i were like you!! i love to write but i don't even have the time for it!

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  13. I love the feedback on my writing too. However, it seems people don't want to think about a comment too hard and if you write something that may require thought they just pass on by. Whatever! They are missing out! I love your list!

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  14. I have never visited before but I think it is awesome that you are a writer and would love to find about more about your books! =)

    Haha I normally write because of #4.

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  15. I don't actually have a book published yet, but you can see my work in progress at http://survivingeden.blogspot.com

    There's also a link on my sidebar. I'd love comments on it.

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