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

[organic-chemist.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. Why do I breathe? ;)

I've written stories, ficlets, etc. since I was quite young. It was yet another creative outlet for me. Nowadays, it's a good way to get thoughts on paper. I always have some plot bunny running 'round in my head, and to get the bunny to leave me alone, I write down the thoughts, and if I'm lucky (or if the Muse allows it), those thoughts just might lead to a coherent story.

I can't honestly say it's my life - at this point, music occupies that slot - but it's a good thing to do when I'm not practicing.

[lady-karelia.livejournal.com]

I hear you on the music being first. I once thought quite hard about it, and then finally I had to admit to myself that I can live without music (albeit very miserably), but life simply would be of a far lesser quality if I couldn't write.

Writing down the thoughts... I do that a lot, too. I even have a mic for the iPod in case I can't write, like when I'm driving. I'm not obsessed or anything, really. LOL :)