Comments on: Why do you write?

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Tue, 08 May 2018 13:08:52 +0000

In reply to Jay Artale. That's admirable, Jay. Thanks for commenting! Sandy

By: Jay Artale

Jay Artale — Tue, 08 May 2018 01:22:27 +0000

I write so that I can share what I’ve learnt, in the hopes of making that journey of discover a little easier for the person who reads my books.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 04 May 2018 12:45:30 +0000

In reply to Cathy Cade.

Cathy, while I find weeding somewhat therapeutic (and an excuse to listen to an audiobook), I truly dislike housework, so writing is a much more appealing option. I love that you sleep better thanks to writing — I wish I could make that claim!

Sandy

By: Cathy Cade

Cathy Cade — Fri, 04 May 2018 08:33:42 +0000

I started writing in retirement, to fill time (or, maybe, to justify not doing the housework and weeding…).
Now there’s never enough time.
One thing I found early on – I sleep better when I’m writing

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 04 May 2018 00:05:53 +0000

In reply to Tonja Condray Klein. Tonja, you obviously have no choice. Is that a good feeling? Must be! Sandy

By: Tonja Condray Klein

Tonja Condray Klein — Thu, 03 May 2018 23:02:18 +0000

I write because I’m the only one who can tell the story of my characters who NEVER shut up in my mind! Their voices are my voice. My words are their words. As a present-day parable in Fantasy form, my 124,395-worded Novel is my first one published, but I’m working on Book 2 and have 5 more named. I’ve been working on this alternate dimensional world since 2008 and had my commissioned artist create characters visually so they can encourage me as I write or glare at me when I don’t. This is a multi-media project with my website, commissioned Anime-style artwork for 40 characters, my originally-written songs that I professionally recorded, and the story itself that I self-published since it seems that most industry reps can’t imagine a serious Anime look to characters, fighting with elemental and energy gifts against evil demons, and a Christian faith underlying all of it. All I can see are the people who WILL get it and want the entire series finished. “I won’t give up, I won’t give out, and I won’t give in!” Jaedin won’t let me… ~TCK ~

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 03 May 2018 13:04:54 +0000

In reply to Theresa Boedeker. Thanks, Theresa. Do you keep a notebook next to your bed so you can record some of those words when you wake up? Sandy

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 03 May 2018 13:04:01 +0000

In reply to Nicole Stuart. Thanks, Nicole. But why do YOU write? Sandy

By: Nicole Stuart

Nicole Stuart — Thu, 03 May 2018 04:09:16 +0000

Here is an excerpt from my book ‘The Writer’, written after a lot of thought. I might add that I have learned much from books, and been given many prompts to develop my thinking, and would like to return the favor.

“Why do you write?”
Alina’s question brought Roger’s thinking to a sudden stop. He had never considered the question. He had always wanted to write, as far back as he could remember. Thinking about it now, he realized that it was a valid question. Writing had brought him little pleasure over the years, and a lot of work, many late nights and an endless amount of frustration.
“I’m not really sure,” he replied slowly. “I suppose it fulfills me. It gives me a sense that I am creating something from myself that will endure for years. Possibly because it allows me to escape from the everyday, into a more interesting space, where the rules that I have to live by don’t apply. Perhaps it gives me the chance to live out someone else’s life. I’m not really sure.”

By: Theresa Boedeker

Theresa Boedeker — Thu, 03 May 2018 03:03:09 +0000

Because I enjoy it. Because I have more ideas than I could ever develop in my lifetime. Because I dream in words. Because it organizes my thoughts and ideas and always surprises me. And when I read something I wrote, I am surprised I wrote it.