@CheeryMango
I have to write because it gives me an outlet for my feelings. I write when I want to get my emotions out of my system especially negative emotions and thoughts. I journal because I don't always have someone to talk to or want to be judged for what I have to say.
I can relate to this quite a bit.
It's been a while since I have journaled, but that's because I can't find my physical journal...I also have one online via cloud using docs, but something about using paper & pencil just feels nicer sometimes.
Not sure exactly what specific factor makes me keep writing...
I guess I just feel that I can express myself better through writing?
I grew up as an introvert and was rather asocial on top of that, didn't communicate verbally much... I express myself through creative means [ex. Writing, drawing, playing music, etc].
I like writing in all sorts of formats.
Whether it be a private journal, a comic, fictional stories, forums, or even technical writing for reference material ... I love it all.
Currently, I just participate in forums here and there...
I haven't really done writing for fun...or for me in a while, if that makes sense?
I need to start journaling again or making comics/stories...
I know this is a writing sin, but sometimes I do "self-insert" in stories, to see how it would be like if I was in a medieval fantasy world. I still keep my cowardice personality for comedy and poke a lot of fun at myself. I've made a comic and put my brothers and myself getting transported into different worlds[sci-fi, fantasy, medieval etc]. It's really just a comic full of inside jokes and poking fun at myself/brothers, exaggerating our characteristics and personality traits.
I don't share these stories with others though...as mentioned... It's considered a writer's sin to have self-insert haha. Except that one comic with my brothers in it, I shared it with them and they found it enjoyable. But ... If it's just a comic or story with myself as a self insert, I keep it to myself...
I just like the idea of seeing how I'd react if I got superpowers or of I travelled to different places...if I turn into a monster, etc. It's just for shits & giggles.
Also...I write to improve my communication skills.
I feel like I write too much gibberish these days, I want to learn to condense it down and make it more concise, which I am obviously failing at, at this very moment... Even my text messages are embarrassingly long and I get distracted and off topic ...
The fact that you can create your own alternative life and forget the troubles you face in the real world.
must be moved to write
nvr really thought of this
I guess in college the night before due would motivate
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@CheeryMango
This may sound strange, but my characters motivate me to write. The reason I started writing was to create a better world for myself and others. I was bullied and my parents weren't exactly around so I felt alone. Kids hated me in school, teachers yelled at me so I didn't feel like I belonged anywhere. So, I started writing stories about families and friends going on life changing adventures and finding places they are loved and respected.
I guess I feel for my characters and I want them to come to life, because when I was alone those kinds of books made me smile, laugh, and make the situation I was in a little more bearable. And that's what I want to do, make people laugh, smile, and brighten up their day even if it's just for a second.
The feeling of letting yourself live at least a little bit longer on paper and letting your story touch others.
