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Does anyone here like to write? Why?

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  1. Ljjgreat2017

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    Is there anyone on this forum that likes to write? Do you write as a job? If so, what kind of job is it? Do you write for fun? If so, what do you like to write? What do you like to write about? Why?

    I love to write. I love to write in a notebook (journaling), essays, poetry, fiction, and stuff on the internet. Writing is my main hobby. Without it, life would suck. I am interested in a passion that involves writing. I've been writing for several years. I wrote since 2008 but I started taking it serious in late 2012. I love to write because I love the idea of releasing my thoughts. I love self-expression. There are reasons that I can't think of, as well. Fun fact: I've been keeping journals for four years now. Writing is like oxygen for my soul.

    So how about you? Give your writing biography.
     
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    Nice!!! love the thread ! I love to write , and I do have a blog. I am now working on anonymous blog. Its my way to express my creativity, I have a lot of creative energy inside.

    I would love to write as a job, and that is one of my goals but I dont know yet how to translate it into a job. But I am working on it on the side.

    I love fan fic for easy writing, fiction and opinions wrapped in a humorous package. I love making satire also.

    I want to respond better, but I have to go. Though I could not resist to leave a message. I like how you describe the passion for writing !
     
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    I've written a novel, a novella, and have another novel in progress.
     
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    Oh yeah I love to write! Mainly fantasy and sci-fi stories. It's nothing serious, only a hobby, but I would like to write a fantasy book in the future. I have so many ideas about various fantasy worlds and characters.
     
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    Yes I like to write. Usually "epic" novels with my own made up original characters. I write various different genres.

    It's just a hobby in my case.
     
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    We should make an empty closets story : ) *And I would watch my English better then*
     
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    I'm currently working on way too many different stores, my plan is to turn them into graphic novels someday (although that may be pretty far in the future).
    I write pretty much nothing but sci fi and fantasy, which is what I read as well.
     
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    I'm a fiction writer. I've written a book that I hope to get published someday. In the meantime I daydream about scenarios for future books, and I write the occasional poem.

    I can't write journals though. I'd rather draw or sleep.
     
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    I really love writing, it's my favorite form of expression. I mostly journal, write poetry and do short essay-type pieces, but I'm starting to break into short stories also. I see myself being a writer in the future and I definitely want a writing-centric career in the future, but I have a lot of work to do to get there.
     
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    I like to write about a life where my family was better. Where they were nicer and less homophobic.
     
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    Yes I do. It helps me say what I need to say. Also I've been told I'm a really good writer. :grin:
     
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    I can write yaoi and disturbing torture scenes (by that I mean when I'm in math class I write a diary of what I'm doing) but I do love writing my own things and I love reading other people's stories too
     
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    Once upon a time....
     
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    I enjoy writing! I just have a problem writing fiction because I can never think of a good plot :/ maybe I'm over critical, or I'm just not that creative.

    I've also been journaling for quite awhile- since 2013, I think. I'm too lazy to check. It's kind of like a diary though; it's really private. I don't let anyone read it. I write for similar reasons. It's pretty cathartic and really helps me organize my thoughts. I love being able to just be myself in my writing.
     
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    I love writing poetry, but have to be in the right mood to write. If I force it, I usually end up just chucking it in the bin again. I can't remember when I started writing poetry, but it must've been sometime during 2010/2011. I write poetry because I wanted a release for my strongest emotions (anger, sadness, and even boredom) that won't hurt me. I'm a recovering self-harmer so to me, poetry is my escape from all the worldly problems and struggles. And the finished product makes me feel proud and accomplished. I'm not even sure how many poems I've written so far, but I'd guess about 13. So I don't write OFTEN, but when I do, I do it properly. Speaking of, I think it's time for another poem. My poems are about stuff that happens to me, stuff that consumes my thoughts and directs my feelings. Like I said, it's my escape.
     
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    I do like writing, but I have a hard time finishing stories. Mostly I start something and then abandon it to start something else. One day, I'd like to write a book or use writing in my job.
     
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    I write as a hobby and something I hope to turn into a full time profession as a screenwriter.

    As for what I like to write, mostly horror. It's been my thing for 10 or so years, though I've done the occasional shityy fan fiction for the lulz.
     
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    I love to write!

    I wrote several short stories, about 4 novels (not published but sent to my best friend to read) and right now I'm planing on a high fantasy novel.
    When I have enough time my favourite thing to do is to write something.
    I recently tried to write something every week, but I got stuck with a fan fiction about Jack Frost and Hickup xD Maybe one day I'll have enough time to end that story ^^
     
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    Thanks. That sounds great to me. I liked reading this.

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    That's great. Keep writing more stuff. I wish I could see a few of your novels and writings.

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    I enjoyed reading this. Great response. Fiction sounds like an amazing genre to write. Plus, it gives me a lot of inspiration.

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    That's good.

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    Haha good one

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    That's great

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    Great

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    This is so me. I love journaling, poetry, short essay pieces, and some Internet writing. Please keep writing.

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    I'm sure things will get better. Exactly what kind of writing is this?

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    That's good

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    That's good. I love to write myself and read other people's stuff.

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    I can relate. I try to write fiction, every now and then. But it doesn't stick. I have to admit, I don't write as much fiction as I want to. Also, I love being my authentic self in my writing as well.

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    I really enjoyed reading this. Writing is definitely an escape and a friend. I'm glad to see someone enjoys writing as much as I do. Also, I love writing about my problems because it just seems so therapeutic.

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    I struggle with the same problem. I'll start something and won't finish it. I'm trying to reduce that.
     
  20. Ljjgreat2017

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    That is awesome. I've never read horror, but I think it's great that you like to write in that genre.

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    That sounds great. I enjoyed reading this. Please keep writing more. I love to hear about the material that you write.