tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post8649285993215829750..comments2023-10-24T05:53:13.006-05:00Comments on Something She Wrote: Why Do You Write?Janna Leadbetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-67400219702881486662008-07-30T08:36:00.000-05:002008-07-30T08:36:00.000-05:00I have to go with Joanne on this that it's a hard ...I have to go with Joanne on this that it's a hard question to answer. I will also agree with Melanie that it's something to do that I'm good at. Interesting post, considering I'm struggling to write and just updated my blog about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-9747394961476875812008-07-28T18:54:00.000-05:002008-07-28T18:54:00.000-05:00I like writing because it's something I can actual...I like writing because it's something I can actually do, and fairly well at that. I love the idea of potentially creating a whole mini-business just from the thoughts in my head. <BR/><BR/>If I were writing just for myself, I'd stick to short stories and I wouldn't bother sending them out.WendyCinNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548500219172368038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-66998126829323413142008-07-28T15:56:00.000-05:002008-07-28T15:56:00.000-05:00I see this question all over the place and always ...I see this question all over the place and always avoid answering it. Writing is something I've always enjoyed. <BR/><BR/>As a teenager, positive reinforcement from my friends gave me confidence and told me I wasn't half bad. As an adult, a compliment from my mother over a silly letter I'd written into a paper got my wheels turning again.<BR/><BR/>I don't "get" the people who say they have to Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-63318064695393383642008-07-28T14:10:00.000-05:002008-07-28T14:10:00.000-05:00I know what you both mean. It took a long time for...I know what you both mean. It took a long time for me to realize what it is about writing that I like so much. And, of course, there are more reasons, like the ones you each mentioned.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-36799211924928230442008-07-28T13:33:00.000-05:002008-07-28T13:33:00.000-05:00Hm, that's a question I'm not sure I know the answ...Hm, that's a question I'm not sure I know the answer to. I guess the best (cliche) answer I have is that there is a story in my head to tell.colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-65024096986929583972008-07-28T13:30:00.000-05:002008-07-28T13:30:00.000-05:00Janna, this is actually a difficult question, the ...Janna, this is actually a difficult question, the answer not as apparent as I would think! What it finally comes down to is happiness. Without the writing, I'd miss a certain element of expression and art that is so satisfying to my days.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.com