Comments on: Writing Exercises: Why Do You Write? http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:51:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Melissa Donovan http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6592 Melissa Donovan Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:06:35 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6592 @Jenny, I bet simple self-expression brings a lot of people to writing. I do know that many of us got our start with writing by keeping journals and diaries, so it would make sense. Just remember, you can always start writing again, whenever you want and whenever you're ready! Even if you break away, it'll always be there, waiting for you. @Jenny, I bet simple self-expression brings a lot of people to writing. I do know that many of us got our start with writing by keeping journals and diaries, so it would make sense. Just remember, you can always start writing again, whenever you want and whenever you’re ready! Even if you break away, it’ll always be there, waiting for you.

]]> By: Jenny http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6591 Jenny Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:18:11 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6591 I think I write to get emotions out of me that don't come out in other ways. Wow, I'm kind of surprised by that answer. I used to write a lot in high school and shortly thereafter, but hadn't done so in quite a few years until earlier this year. I probably should have kept writing all along as it may have deterred a depression I had to deal with but I'll never know, but now I know I can write whenever I want to for whatever reason I want to and it's ok! I think I write to get emotions out of me that don’t come out in other ways. Wow, I’m kind of surprised by that answer. I used to write a lot in high school and shortly thereafter, but hadn’t done so in quite a few years until earlier this year. I probably should have kept writing all along as it may have deterred a depression I had to deal with but I’ll never know, but now I know I can write whenever I want to for whatever reason I want to and it’s ok!

]]> By: Melissa Donovan http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6561 Melissa Donovan Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:02:07 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6561 @Deb (gscottage), Yes, and aren't you excited? I am! @Deb (gscottage), Yes, and aren’t you excited? I am!

]]> By: Deb http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6543 Deb Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:12:06 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6543 Melissa, it's time, it's time! NaNo has relaunched and things are heating up! Melissa, it’s time, it’s time! NaNo has relaunched and things are heating up!

]]> By: Melissa Donovan http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6532 Melissa Donovan Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:36:58 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6532 @Rebecca, It's sort of a magical feeling, isn't it ;) @Rebecca, It’s sort of a magical feeling, isn’t it ;)

]]> By: Rebecca Smith http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6525 Rebecca Smith Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:29:00 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6525 Although I confess that I mostly write to make a living, there's nothing like that feeling of accomplishment that comes from creating something out of nothing -- something great, that is! :) Although I confess that I mostly write to make a living, there’s nothing like that feeling of accomplishment that comes from creating something out of nothing — something great, that is! :)

]]> By: Melissa Donovan http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6504 Melissa Donovan Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:41:06 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6504 @Friar, I so admire you gift of making people laugh. I think comedy is one of the most difficult things to accomplish in writing (which is why it's so scarce) and your talent will definitely give you an edge if and when you pursue professional writing. @Deb (gscottage), I love your answer! Just goes to show that writing, for many of us, is a compulsion and a calling. @Cheryl, You are definitely someone with the calling, but more importantly, someone who heeds that calling ;-) @t. sterling, Your post was wonderful! I think many, if not most, writers feel the same about writing. @Coby, Indeed it does! Creativity is rarely given the importance it deserves on the world/academic stage. @Zoe, That is one of my reasons too. I love being creative and writing is the most natural path to creativity for me. @Cath, I have a confession. I'm super stuck on a political article I've been writing for over two weeks. I think the reason I'm stuck is because it's extremely important to me to communicate clearly, effectively, and with fairness. I'm laboring over every word and simply not getting it done. I think we all have our own reasons for getting stuck in the middle of different projects but what matters is that we find a way to get unstuck. I'm still working on that... @Karen, Me too! There is a clear line between the writing that I do for business and my personal goals for writing (poetry, novel, articles, etc.). I'm always looking for time, a way to get my work done and then still have time left over to work on my personal projects. If only there were more hours in the day! @Andrea, I used writing as a tool to organize my thoughts or gain clarity on my feelings for many, many years. Sometimes, I still do. Journaling is fantastic for that! @Marelisa, Augh! All those thoughts slamming around in my brain! I have to write to sort them out. Sometimes I really feel like when I get the words onto the page, my mind feels just a little lighter. Funny how that works! @Friar, I so admire you gift of making people laugh. I think comedy is one of the most difficult things to accomplish in writing (which is why it’s so scarce) and your talent will definitely give you an edge if and when you pursue professional writing.

@Deb (gscottage), I love your answer! Just goes to show that writing, for many of us, is a compulsion and a calling.

@Cheryl, You are definitely someone with the calling, but more importantly, someone who heeds that calling ;-)

@t. sterling, Your post was wonderful! I think many, if not most, writers feel the same about writing.

@Coby, Indeed it does! Creativity is rarely given the importance it deserves on the world/academic stage.

@Zoe, That is one of my reasons too. I love being creative and writing is the most natural path to creativity for me.

@Cath, I have a confession. I’m super stuck on a political article I’ve been writing for over two weeks. I think the reason I’m stuck is because it’s extremely important to me to communicate clearly, effectively, and with fairness. I’m laboring over every word and simply not getting it done. I think we all have our own reasons for getting stuck in the middle of different projects but what matters is that we find a way to get unstuck. I’m still working on that…

@Karen, Me too! There is a clear line between the writing that I do for business and my personal goals for writing (poetry, novel, articles, etc.). I’m always looking for time, a way to get my work done and then still have time left over to work on my personal projects. If only there were more hours in the day!

@Andrea, I used writing as a tool to organize my thoughts or gain clarity on my feelings for many, many years. Sometimes, I still do. Journaling is fantastic for that!

@Marelisa, Augh! All those thoughts slamming around in my brain! I have to write to sort them out. Sometimes I really feel like when I get the words onto the page, my mind feels just a little lighter. Funny how that works!

]]> By: Marelisa http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6500 Marelisa Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:51:15 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6500 I write because it helps me to organize my thoughts, it helps me to edit my thinking, it helps me to see connections between ideas that were dancing around in different parts of my brain and would probably never have come together if I hadn't set them down on paper, and because it helps me to create a record of where I've been, where I am, and where I hope to go. I write because it helps me to organize my thoughts, it helps me to edit my thinking, it helps me to see connections between ideas that were dancing around in different parts of my brain and would probably never have come together if I hadn’t set them down on paper, and because it helps me to create a record of where I’ve been, where I am, and where I hope to go.

]]> By: Andrea Hess|Intuition In Business http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6498 Andrea Hess|Intuition In Business Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:44:08 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6498 Excellent question. I write to sort out my own thoughts and lessons. On the page, when I give a concept words, everything becomes more clear and tangible. And then, on the purely practical side of things (let's be honest!) I blog for website traffic, which leads to more clients and book sales. But that's not why I started writing - these things were just added bonuses. Blessings, Andrea Excellent question. I write to sort out my own thoughts and lessons. On the page, when I give a concept words, everything becomes more clear and tangible.

And then, on the purely practical side of things (let’s be honest!) I blog for website traffic, which leads to more clients and book sales. But that’s not why I started writing – these things were just added bonuses.

Blessings,
Andrea

]]> By: Karen Swim http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6488 Karen Swim Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:42:44 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6488 Melissa, I find myself not asking why but what moves me on a fairly regular basis. I love writing but when you do it for a living you are faced with writing becoming work . Yes, it can be work that you love but for me there is still a separation between my work and personal writing goals. I am fortunate to write for a living. I happen to love it and I have found a nice snuggly fit that has also expanded my horizons beyond what I ever anticipated. However, I am still faced with defining and achieving my personal writing goals and finding time to do both. Melissa, I find myself not asking why but what moves me on a fairly regular basis. I love writing but when you do it for a living you are faced with writing becoming work . Yes, it can be work that you love but for me there is still a separation between my work and personal writing goals. I am fortunate to write for a living. I happen to love it and I have found a nice snuggly fit that has also expanded my horizons beyond what I ever anticipated. However, I am still faced with defining and achieving my personal writing goals and finding time to do both.

]]> By: Cath Lawson http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6469 Cath Lawson Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:23:25 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6469 Hi Melissa - I write because I enjoy it I guess. The trouble is, I struggle to write everything I want to write. I got into a muddle with my novel and it's so difficult to get back on track. Hi Melissa – I write because I enjoy it I guess. The trouble is, I struggle to write everything I want to write. I got into a muddle with my novel and it’s so difficult to get back on track.

]]> By: Zoë http://www.writingforward.com/exercises/writing-exercises/writing-exercises-why-do-you-write/comment-page-1#comment-6466 Zoë Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:11:52 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=536#comment-6466 I write because I want to create, and writing has always been the most natural medium for me. I write because I want to create, and writing has always been the most natural medium for me.

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