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

[alabastard.livejournal.com]

I write because I am compelled to write, for myself or as gifts to friends from time to time. Something gets into my head and it must be expressed. I am also compelled to edit and revise, as if perpetually honing a sculpture, there is that fine line where enough is enough. When I reach that point, when I feel I have a finished product, I may even share, though don't hold your breath ;-) It's therapeutic to me, and crosses over into art, and acting, all these facets of a world very real to Me, and as I have found, to others as well. I can draw but cannot paint, and words add colour to my black and white renditions, which are then further projected in person through characters and worlds I've adopted.

[lady-karelia.livejournal.com]

As so often, what you say completely resonates with me. Including the need to edit and revise, lol. I do a lot of that, and sometimes I wish I worked a bit faster, but then again, I cannot because that wouldn't be me.

I so hope you'll share your writings one day!

[alabastard.livejournal.com]

There can be no rushing or changing to fit others' styles, for as you say, it's not us.

Eventually I think I will, but I have a different concept of time than others. Most of life is lived in the time scales to which we all must answer, but creativity .. I can leave something for periods of time and come right back to it, with new insight, and that is a huge thrill for me.