Why Write?
Write a one-page outline of your reasons for writing…
Over the years, I’ve asked many beginning writers why they want to write and established writers what drives them to write.
The answers are many and varied, because writing is such a personal journey. However, most responses fit under the following headings:
- For myself
- For family and friends
- For others
- To be famous
- Because I have something to say
- I have specific messages for others
- For money/career
- I feel the need/compulsion to write
Identifying with one of these reasons does not necessarily exclude all the others, and you may have several reasons for writing. Likewise, your reasons may change over time.
The notion behind this exercise is that it is important for you to know what is driving you to write at any given time.
(Related to Writing Tip #9 – here)