What is your personal reason for writing?

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   khmazzposted 11 years ago

   What is your personal reason for writing?
   
   For me, writing is my outlet for emotions, but I am curious to see why other writers enjoy their craft.

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   jrueffposted 11 years ago

   Khmazz,
   
   I write in the pursuit of a fulfilling lifestyle. I think that means something different to everyone, but for me, writing for a living gives me the flexibility to travel, spend time with my family, pursue my hobbies, and help other people. I couldn't do that with my other jobs.
   
   So I guess I write for fulfillment in my career, and pretty much every other area of my life as well!
   
   -Josh

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      khmazzposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That is wonderful that you have been able to make a currier out of something that you love and can allow you to be flexible with your other passions!

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      jrueffposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Khmazz - it's a journey; I'm not exactly where I want to be yet, but we have to start somewhere!
      -Josh

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   Moms-Secretposted 11 years ago

   I think in written word.  I write for self reflection.  I reveal the parts of me that go unseen in person for one person to find.  My memory is failing.  I write to leave the memory of my true self for my daughter to find even if I do not remember or am not on earth when she reads it.  I write my truth for all to see to ensure that my daughter finds them easily and gets a clear view of who I am or was.  Its all in hopes that she will get what she needs from me and my life when she needs it.

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      khmazzposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That is such a beautiful gift that you are giving to your daughter! So touching!

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   lburmasterposted 11 years ago

   Writing hubs? To keep typing up papers that are not school related. Scribbling down stories? Because I love stories and characters. Why not allow others enter my world?

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      khmazzposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I agree, I think part of being a writer is the ability to share our imagination with others!

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   TNT Huskyposted 11 years ago

   Simply because I enjoy it. I get my ideas out much more easily when I write about them. I've lately blended this with my love of video games to start this very blog. Back before, I wasn't inspired to write anything big. but I still haven't run out of ideas with this blog here. and as long as video games continue, I'll always have something to write about.

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      khmazzposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That’s great, I too enjoy gaming, and maybe I should consider melding the two as well! Happy writing!

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   duffsmomposted 11 years ago

   I think writing is a number of things for me. 1) as you wrote, an outlet for emotions 2) I started writing as a kid so I could tell the kinds of stories I enjoyed 3) I communicate so much more effectively with the written word then I do in conversation with people.  Writing for me just flows, but speaking, I can't think of what I want to say, or I can't find the right word....writing is just easier.

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      khmazzposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I agree that writing for me is easier than communicating verbally!

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   wqaindiaposted 11 years ago

   After having retired from job, I could not sit idle. Writing here keeps me updated, interacting with so many intelligent people and at the same time making treasurer out of my unending thinking process.

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      khmazzposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hubpages is great for that!

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   CapCooLposted 11 years ago

   I like the feeling of being able to create a world in which anything that I want can happen. I like creating stories that have crazy characters in them. It's all just fun for me.

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      khmazzposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I feel the same way...creative writing is fantastic!

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