As one of my assignment for this awesome creative writing
class I am taking, we were supposed to post on our blog ten reason why we will
keep writing, so here are mine. Enjoy!
1. Because I have a
voice. God has given me a unique voice and a way to share my thoughts and
opinions. God gave me my voice, so I will use it.
2. Because I like it.
Simple enough, I will keep writing because I like to do it ;D
3. Because sometimes paper
is the only thing that will listen. And some times it’s the only thing I want
to listen.
4. Because it removes
my mask. Somewhere from childhood to adulthood, all people build masks for themselves,
ways to hide what’s in their heart, ways to be something they are not. Some masks
are made in fear, some in love, most are made unwittingly. But writing is, for
me, a way to take off that mask and let my true self breathe.
5. Because it lasts.
Writing is a lasting way to be remembered, and to have an impact on future
generations even after I’m gone.
6. It helps me
understand the world.
7. It helps me
understand myself.
8. Because it makes
me better. I like who I am when I write.
9. Because Writing
changes things. Books and stories and poetry change things, they change
people, and writing is a way for me to be the change I want to see.
10. Because it is
free entertainment. Books are kinda expensive, but writing them is free ;D
If y’all want to read some of my fiction, you can find it at
http://figment.com/users/206029--Abi-Shackelford
Love your reasons Abi!
ReplyDeletethanks, Noah. :)
DeleteExcellent list, Abi. I especially like reason 4, how writing removes the mask of ourselves. Writing reveals who the author is, what the author believes.
ReplyDeletethanks, Marybeth. :)
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