As a life-long writer, creating with the written word is like breathing to me. Whether I write in the self-development or thriller genre, it affects me on the inside, and I see it changing people and things around me. Choosing to write books is one of those things that I’ve experienced as cold, unexpected bludgeons over the head or fluffy bunny moments that I never want to leave. Yes, it can be a cruel but blissful profession… just ask my family who has lost their mama at times. Hell, I don’t even recognize myself after writing marathons. There are the red zombie eyes frozen to the computer, pits reeking from a soap deficiency, and a tummy begging for even a morsel of quality food. And even when I’m not writing, I’m thinking about writing or the lack there of. I usually binge on the entire season of Alias when I have writer’s block… works like a charm! Ahhh, the writer’s life…
Oh, I love it, though!
I’ve never regretted writing anything…well, except for maybe a long-winded, sappy love letter or an overtly brutal slam in a text. As a human life, writing can always improve, even redos and retractions may not calm the storm created by the first choice, and there is always another way. That was my deep, philosophical persona peeking her head out of the closet… gotta love her.
As a human life, writing can always improve, even redos and retractions may not calm the storm created by the first choice, and there is always another way. Click To Tweet
I do believe that as we go further into our writing practice we are more able to pinpoint the purpose of a project and execute its full nature and birth into the world. After all, if you keep doing something enough, you get better at it… period. Your instincts come to the surface more easily and unbridled creativity shows.Watching yourself grow as a writer is definitely a “fluffy bunny” experience.
Words are energy. Words are powerful. Choose them wisely no matter what or why you write. Spill your writer guts here, my friends! Tell me why you write and what soothes and what hurts. Or, as a reader, what do you want to feel when you invest your time in someone else’s words?
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I always talk about birthing a book, because that’s what it feels like…same idea of pain and pleasure at the same time…it’s a wonderful life as a writer 😉
Oh, I definitely agree with that, Alex! And, thankfully, we don’t really remember the pain. Otherwise, we would never have babies or write another book again.
wonderful article and such perfect timing for me as I write my new book. Thank you for sharing such passion and insight
Congrats on writing a book, Wendy! That is something to be very proud of for sure! Writing is such an amazing tool for business and personal life. I would love to hear more about your book. xoxo
Wow congrats on the upcoming release. And thanks for your observation about getting better with practice and how what was really hard and slow becomes more easy and instinctive. It’s true! While I don’t see or feel fluffy bunnies, I totally see and feel the growing ease as I write and write and write some more.
Thanks so much, Sue! Happy that you are finding more flow in your writing. I’ve always loved reading your stuff! xoxo
Congrats on the pending book!
I write because I get a second (or 100th) chance to think through my words. I write because it’s gives shape to my life. I write because it’s who I am.
Time to finish that next book, for my biz this year.
Love those multiple streams of motivation, Donna! Way to put your writing on the front burner! I would love to hear more about your book project. PM me anytime! xoxo
Why I write – where do I start? To be seen, to be heard, to feel, to remember, to scream, to pout, to love, to paint word pictures…and hell, that’s just for me 😉