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Copyright 2008 by J.D. Holiday, All rights reserved.
A lot has been written about why writers write. Writers write for many reasons and some, for any reason.
They write to express who they are and to say what they know. To teach and to inspire where no inspiration has yet taken root. To share the stories they see clearly in their imagination. To entertain themselves first, then those readers who find their works, some write to purge unhappiness or injustices for themselves and others.
There will be some writers who tell you their reasons come from deep in their souls, at the very core of who they are. Jane Austen had Lady Catherine say, “I must have my share in the conversation,” as most writers want their voices heard.
Writers show readers vivid characters and pictures that keep them and us ‘safe and sometimes warm’ from our only realties.
We are lucky today where stories are brought to life by writers and illustrators and visionaries in the many different ways there are to entertain us. But first, some idea is thought and it usually starts with a writer.
So it really doesn’t matter why they write, it’s just a good thing they do!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Storytellers and Wordsmiths everywhere!
copyright 12-7-08 by J.D. Holiday
And just in time too. I just got another rejection yesterday and my immediate reaction was, "I'm sick of this. I'll never get published! Another one to add to the pile." You know the feeling. And it passes. Because, deep down, you know your writing is good. All it takes is ONE yes! And it will come.....if we don't give up! And I won't.
This video says it all! Barbara, the fearless leader of The Hoggetowne Scribblers and Doodlers sent us this link. Watch it, then bookmark it for later. Cause you know you'll want to find it again the next time you have another "not right for our list" day.
http://www.writeattitude.net/
By: Rebecca,
on 10/19/2007
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Happy Friday to all! This week seemed to creep along for me and I am looking forward to some rest and relaxation. Here are some fun links to help you get through the day.
Perhaps this article excites me so much because I graduated from Emory’s Creative Writing program, but I think Natasha Tretheway’s poetry is genius (as does the Pulitzer board) and this interview is illuminating.
An interesting look at the Booker Prize.
As a Raymond Carver devotee I voted for the original stories to be published. (more…)
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