I was once asked the question, "why do you write?"
It took a lot of thought and tons of consideration, but I did think of a few reasons:
(1) To take all the emotions, worries, and feelings that have been accumulating in me, and just dump them on a piece of paper.
(2) To express and discover myself in ways I otherwise cannot.
(3) To show the world that there is always more to a person that what is perceived in first judgment.
(4) To expose myself and others to the truths that are vicious, gruesome, and real.
(5) To relate to those experiencing the same thing as me...or not.
(6) To be someone else, even if it's just for a little while.
(7) To find the answers to questions no one else can provide.
(8) To prove to myself that I am not empty.
It took a lot of thought and tons of consideration, but I did think of a few reasons:
(1) To take all the emotions, worries, and feelings that have been accumulating in me, and just dump them on a piece of paper.
(2) To express and discover myself in ways I otherwise cannot.
(3) To show the world that there is always more to a person that what is perceived in first judgment.
(4) To expose myself and others to the truths that are vicious, gruesome, and real.
(5) To relate to those experiencing the same thing as me...or not.
(6) To be someone else, even if it's just for a little while.
(7) To find the answers to questions no one else can provide.
(8) To prove to myself that I am not empty.
February 23, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Nice post Anna. It's very deep and shows that behind every great writer is an amazing story just waiting to be told. Can't wait to see what else you have stored for "Creative Writing".