Oohh, this is very interesting to think about. Personally, I write first and foremost because I enjoy writing. Always have. I have many, many pages of stories that I wrote when I was a kid. In second grade, I finished my first story which is hilarious to read now. About a girl who finds a treasure buried in her backyard, lol. I've written my whole life, and when I found sshg, it just seemed right.

So now, for me, its a fun, intelligent hobby I have. I am learning how to be a better writer, meeting many lovely people with the same interest! And nothing beats the feeling of getting an idea that WANTS to be written, like you need to exorcise it. Writing is addictive and soothing and difficult and frustrating and just exhilarating when you've finished something of which you can be proud. Not much beats that feeling.