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Why Do You Write?

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Writers ask this question of themselves all the time without coming to any conclusions, but it always helps to refresh your motivation: why do you to write?

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    Susie P
    Of course this isn't multiple choice. It's not choose one answer. At least four of the reasons to write struck a beautiful chord for me. Also the point about loving to write and becoming a writer is so very important. Thank you for putting this together.
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    Curious .
    Very well said! Thank you for your wise comment.
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    Jehnzel Joie C
    because i can’t speak confidently / i tend to stutter, get lost, and get mental block / im more expressive when it comes to words / i write down my feelings
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    Curious .
    Thank you for sharing that! What an important reason to write. I think your comment might inspire others. It certainly inspired me.
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    Scott-Patrick M
    #whyiwrite 1. because i have to / words burn my tongue / stutter mutter in my brain / make me electric when i explain 2. because i can't draw / so i drape language around form / dress day in abstract interplay / of sound that was meaning to have meaning 3. because i can't ask you to do it for me / so i write down what i want you to write / & you copy it out / perfect it with handwriting divine 4. because i love to make lists / of you / your beautiful caress / you complete this
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    Scott-Patrick M
    4. because i love to make lists / of you / your beautiful caress / you complete this
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    Curious .
    Well, Scott, that was the most original explanation I've seen yet! I enjoyed it very much. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope it inspires others!
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    Fatima D
    I don’t know how to write very well☹️. I was in ESL last year and i think i Got out because in high school i don’t have no ESL Classes☺️
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    Curious .
    Hi Fatima. I hope you find a way to keep writing. I know it can be hard, especially for people who are trying to learn English, but we need all voices, including yours!
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    Katelyn A
    I write because i have to. It courses through my veins, it haunts my ever waking moment. Writing is who i am
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    Curious .
    Yes! That is the best reason to write.
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