Writing

[lady_karelia]

To all who write, I'm curious. Why do you write? I'm genuinely curious, and I don't want anyone to draw ideas from others' comments, so I'm screening comments for a day or two. I just want a really honest opinion. And if you don't want your comment to be seen, say so, and I won't unscreen it. I'm just really curious.

Comments

[irishredlass69.livejournal.com]

Why do I write? That is a multi-faceted question, because it depends on what I am writing.

If I am writing poetry it is usually because there is something deep inside I need to get out and the only way I can express it is in verse.

If I am writing technically it is because I have to for work.

Then there is fanfiction. I write fanfiction for the challenge (hmm who was the one who originally challenged me?). I am not an aspiring author driven to create, but someone who simply tries new things. I find the writing of fanfiction to be the most difficult avenue I have explored. I have very little faith in my own imagination and/or abilities.

[lady-karelia.livejournal.com]

When I wrote the post, I initially thought of fiction, fanfic or otherwise, but it's quite refreshing to be reminded that other forms of writing exist, too. LOL :D

Thank you for sharing!

Faith, I think is overrated. I tend to see writing as a stream of consciousness happening. Once it's done, I can always go back and either make it better or delete.