Why do I write?
Why do I write?
Is it something that I'm compelled to do? Or is it something that is expected of me because I graduated from college with a BA in English, and thus must write creatively? Or is it because I want to go back to school and get a Master's in publishing or creative writing?
I had thought about making this into a poem, but I'm still not quite sure as to how to pull it off. I mean, my thoughts are my thoughts. My language is my language. So, how do I make my language seem to flow in a rhythmic manner, like poetry? Or do I simply write prose and see how that goes?
A writer once stated that in order to be a true writer, you carry a pen and paper with you at all times. If that is so, then I must not be a real writer anymore, since I no longer carry a notebook with me (though I always carry a pen, just an occupational hazard of being disabled), but when I do get the inspiration to write, I usually have a ready access to a computer, or I can type to myself on my phone when needed. So then, am I a real writer because I can usually find a source to write my words down, or is paper and a pen a must?
So, do I write because people expect me to? No. I don't. Do I write because I graduated with an english degree? No. I don't. Do i write because I feel I must? Not at the moment....but I want to feel like I must write every day, without fail, or I will not be able to lose myself into my words and make it come alive. So, then....do i write because I am compelled to do so, due to a variety of circumstances that I find myself in? yes. I do. I feel compelled to write because I want to consider myself a writer. I want to ruminate on my words, my language, and see how it fits int he world as a whole.
I write because I am a writer. I say I am a writer because I write. It is time to make that come true. By writing and reading every day, learning the craft. Getting published would also be a good step forward, as well.
Is it something that I'm compelled to do? Or is it something that is expected of me because I graduated from college with a BA in English, and thus must write creatively? Or is it because I want to go back to school and get a Master's in publishing or creative writing?
I had thought about making this into a poem, but I'm still not quite sure as to how to pull it off. I mean, my thoughts are my thoughts. My language is my language. So, how do I make my language seem to flow in a rhythmic manner, like poetry? Or do I simply write prose and see how that goes?
A writer once stated that in order to be a true writer, you carry a pen and paper with you at all times. If that is so, then I must not be a real writer anymore, since I no longer carry a notebook with me (though I always carry a pen, just an occupational hazard of being disabled), but when I do get the inspiration to write, I usually have a ready access to a computer, or I can type to myself on my phone when needed. So then, am I a real writer because I can usually find a source to write my words down, or is paper and a pen a must?
So, do I write because people expect me to? No. I don't. Do I write because I graduated with an english degree? No. I don't. Do i write because I feel I must? Not at the moment....but I want to feel like I must write every day, without fail, or I will not be able to lose myself into my words and make it come alive. So, then....do i write because I am compelled to do so, due to a variety of circumstances that I find myself in? yes. I do. I feel compelled to write because I want to consider myself a writer. I want to ruminate on my words, my language, and see how it fits int he world as a whole.
I write because I am a writer. I say I am a writer because I write. It is time to make that come true. By writing and reading every day, learning the craft. Getting published would also be a good step forward, as well.