Comments on: Why on earth am I writing? asks Betty Bolte

By: Patti

Patti — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:30:55 +0000

I started writing in April 2009 and now I can’t “not” write. I just sent my beginning pages, for the second time, to an author/editor person I found in the RWR magazine to help me out. So, I stopped writing as I await her reply and I feel so antsy, I could climb the walls, because I’m not writing. I guess I’ve acquired some sort of writer’s “infection” that can only be cured by the “writing” antibiotic! I am so anxious to write the third book in my series, to see where my characters go, from where they were hanging in “limbo” at the end of the second book!

By: Betty

Betty — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:35:07 +0000

Sorry for being a bit slow in responding – I just realized today that my blog was posted on Friday and I’ve been on the road to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, SC, doing research into the American Revolution so didn’t have easy access to the internet for the last few days. Thanks for sharing your drives! It’s heartening to me to be reminded how we each have this penchant for storytelling. Tomorrow I start writing my next story because to NOT tell the story would be worse than telling it poorly. One thing I’ve discovered on this trip is that my story is definitely rooted in historical facts, which is so reassuring! Happy writing!

By: CurtissAnn

CurtissAnn — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:21:28 +0000

You said it: because I cannot no write. I did not believe this for years. And then I decided to stop writing, at least for money. When I stopped pursuing the writing ‘career’, I discovered I could not stop pursuing writing. It is a calling. When I write what is tugging at my heart, only then do I get relief.

The business of writing I cannot abide. Thank God I don’t have to; I ‘rely on the old man’s money’.

By: Stella MacLean

Stella MacLean — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:12:29 +0000

Wow! I hear you loud and clear! Only this morning, I thought about what life would be like if I wasn’t writing. And I came across something interesting. It was a lot easier to write when I WASN’T published! Yes, it was easier, because deadlines and promotional things (large users of my time) weren’t in the way.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I am very happy to be a published author, but there are days when I would get a lot more writing done if I had more time.
To try and counteract the time problem, I’m going to a three day retreat next weekend where people are only allowed to speak to you IF you put your badge on. I’m leaving my badge in the drawer until at least after dinner.
Wish me luck!
Stella

By: Maggie Marr

Maggie Marr — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:45:05 +0000

There is no choice. I write because I must. I get a little ‘funny in the head’ if I go for more than 1 or 2 days without putting pen to paper. The characters are up there and must be set free…

By: Edie Ramer

Edie Ramer — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:57:38 +0000

I’m with Dianne. I love to write, no matter how frustrating the process can be sometimes. I’ve worked other jobs, and nothing is as satisfying.

By: Dianne Venetta

Dianne Venetta — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:05:53 +0000

I cannot. I once read somewhere this question: What would you do if you were guaranteed by the “forces that be” you would not fail?

Through life I’ve asked myself that question and when writing came into the picture, I knew it was the answer. Which leads me to another quote I read along the way (I read alot!): I can’t believe they PAY me to do this!

Those two thoughts are the reasons I write — from a career aspect, anyway. On a personal note, I write because I LOVE to write! I love my characters, my stories–I love it all! And if nobody ever reads them, save my daughter, it will all be worth it.

Every minute.

Dianne