Why write?

Why do I write?  That’s a great question, and its one I’m not sure I can answer.  I did not grow up as some people do wanting to be a writer. As a matter of fact the thought only popped up in the last few years.   While I was a competent writer in College, I certainly was not exceptional at it.  What I did have was an idea for a story that I carried around for a long time.  But that’s probably not unusual for those of us that like to read.  When one reads a lot you come in contact with many different plot lines.  Some good, some not so good.  When you come across one that’s not so good you think of ways to improve it.  This leads to the stockpiling of many “new” plot lines.

That’s where I got the idea for my first book, “Gargoyles”.  I carried this idea around for a few years thinking ‘One day I’m going to write this book.’  I finally started that book a couple of years ago though I still have not finished it.  In November of 2011, I discovered NaNoWriMo.  What a great idea, to write a book in only 30 days.  It seemed like a terrific challenge so I picked up the gauntlet.  And lo and behold I finished my second book, or is that technically my first because I finished it.  Either way that book which is named “Voodou Street” is very close to being released.  Hopefully by the end of this year it will be available on Amazon as well as other book vendors.

So let’s get back to my original question now.  Why do I write?  I guess I do it for a one main reason.  I enjoy it.  Of course that may be because I don’t have to do it.  It’s not my job; it’s not how I make a living so there is no pressure to succeed.  It is always easier to enjoy something when you do it because you want to and not because I have to.  It also gives me a reason to read more.  I truly believe that the more you read, and the more styles you are exposed to the better your writing will be. 

Really sounds like a WIN, WIN to me!