Do you love to write?
By msbiggs24
@msbiggs24 (285)
United States
April 28, 2007 9:29pm CST
I believe that anyone with the passion for it can become a writer. We all have some sort of "author" inside of us. Whether it's writing about your life or something else it can be done. I've read many books of different genres and I've noticed that not every author has a degree. Some were drop-outs while others just woke up one day and decided to start writing a book. Every book that I've read does not contain proper grammar or any of those other things that are said to be neccessary to include in your writing in order to be considered a good writer. Many people write for the highly educated college grads with any and every type of degree possible, while others may just write for the everyday person. I just write for what I know and I think that's good enough for me and for AC, Constant Content and Triond. I'm not college educated and my vocabulary is that of a regular high school grad that's been out of school for 10 years. I don't write to impress, but to inform and advise. That's the type of writing that I've been doing since becoming an experienced adult in the real world. I feel that my real-life experiences is capable of having a real positive impact on anyone who reads it. I just write for what I know and that's it. For any other aspiring writer out there please don't let anyone tell you that you can't become a writer because we're all writers in our own life. You have to keep trying and keep submitting your work and before you know it you will be able to say that you've had several articles published. Always believe in yourself no matter what others may say. There will always be somebody who will enjoy reading your work.
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26 responses
@KATRINKA (1624)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I was born with the desire to write. I don't know how or where it came about, but I've always had a passion for words and filling up blank sheets of paper. Eventually I became published. I also started a writing workshop and a blog to share my passion for writing. The title of my blog is Buried Treasures. Everyone, no matter what background, has great stories inside of them. You don't have to have advanced degrees or live an exotic life to be a writer. What counts is passion. If you're not passionate about what you write, your readers won't be, either.
I love your last line, "There will always be somebody who will enjoy reading your work." That says so much. Thanks.
@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
29 Apr 07
Thanks for the compliment on my writing. I really lifted me up.
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@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
29 Apr 07
Thanks for the comment. I received some negative feedback on here about my article on AC. The person sent a comment saying that my article didn't flow and the grammar wasn't that good. That's the reason I started this discussion. I'm sure that he's probably giving bad feedback to others on here. I just wanted to write and give writers like myself hope that it's about having that passion for what you're writing. I'm thinking about writing a book of short stories very soon. I just find writing to be my way of expressing who I really am. Not everyone will like who we really are just like not everyone will like what we write. We just can't let that tear down our dream of writing.
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@HarlemsFlyest212 (157)
• United States
29 Apr 07
In 2003 I moved out of my parents home and decided to go away to college in a different state. I studied business but didn't get too far due to a serious lack of happiness. I dropped out after 2 years and decided to continue life in the real world. Throughout those years I did many things that I enjoyed but writing seemed the most relaxing easiest way to express exactly what I wanted to say. I decided to take it a step further and write music. That was a rush in itself. To this day, I won't go a full 24 hours without writing at least a paragraph to explain or inform others of whatever comes to mind. I love writing!
@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I also find writing to be very relaxing to me.
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
29 Apr 07
i love putting words in a composition ever since i was a kid. most of the poems i did were published in our school paper back then. and it felt so great to atleast have someone accept the way you write things.
when i reached highschool, i was chosen to be sent to any writing contests... inter school, interprovince, etc. and i love the feeling whenever my name is called saying i won a place.
when i reached college, i was more concentrated on my studies... usually, in the field of science since i was taking b.s. in pharmacy back then. but i did not set aside my passion in writing. i kept on writing letters and send them to friends or i write love notes to my boyfriend. somehow, i was able to keep my love in writing alive.
for a year now, i had been into blogging... i write about my past, my future, and my present. i write about how i feel. i write about my hurts and my joys. i basically write about my life. and i love the feeling of reading them all back, reminiscing the past and going through my plans in the future. i don't blog to get paid. i just blog online without getting any cent from people who wants to view it.
life is too short to lose track of your whole being. instead, i put evrything in my little online journal. i want to share myself to the people. to learn from my mistakes, celebrate with my triumphs and share with my dreams.
writing makes me alive. and that's why i love to write!
@inked4life (4224)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I do love to write but have gotten away from it since my kids were born. Just didn't seem to have the time. Mylot has really helped me to rediscover the writing bug and I try to post some humorous little pieces but they constantly seem to be ignored which is kind of a pain. Like you, I'm a high school grad who never went to college but have always been a voracious reader and just about everything I need to know I learned from books.
I really enjoyed your post BTW, good words of wisdom.
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@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I have 2 kids myself and I do understand how hard it can be to find the time to write. That's how it is for me. I'm thinking about writing a book of short stories so I guess I'll just have to make the time to do that. I try to do all of my writing when my babies take their mid-day naps.
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@billionaire5 (1333)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I enjoy writing and I hope to write a book one day. I currently have a collection of poems I hope to publish sometime in the near future.
@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I hope you will become successful with your poetry. Good luck!
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@maybey (365)
• Philippines
29 Apr 07
I love to write poem here my example poem I submit it in poetry.com. Someone Love I dedicated to my husband.
Someone Love
Ever since you came into my life
you've become a part of me
No one else has no made me feel
so alive and so happy,
And I know whatever hopes I have
whatever dreams come true,
will be more cherished in my life
because of you.
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@mailboxmoney (1216)
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29 Apr 07
thats a nice poem i like to write lyrics and poetry to music
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@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I love your poem. I too am a published poet with poetry.com. That's another one of my passions.
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@magica (3707)
• Bulgaria
29 Apr 07
Hehe, i am a writer with published book:-) But i have this professional deformation to give my opinion. Of course, everybody is a talent,but not all of us are talented writers. Excuse me, but this is a gift!
If somebody shows me a poem what is talentess and pretends me to stay in awe-i will never do it.I will respect the sincerety of his emotion and entusiasm, but if he/she is just a graphoman-what? Must i lie?
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@patgalca (18390)
• Orangeville, Ontario
29 Apr 07
Well your discussion is very well written, I must say. I will have to check out your blog.
You do not need a college degree to be a good writer. You need to have the passion and the desire. I don't think there is a college degree for, say, basketball. And I hear there are a lot of people making millions of dollars playing that game. LOL!
I don't have a college degree and I have been writing since I was in high school. I got away from it when I had kids but now that the girls are in school all day I have gotten back to writing. I attend a writing group every week. I go to writing workshops and seminars, meet other authors for critiquing and talks. It is quite fun actually. I am so glad I joined the writing group. I have grown as a writer and have made some great friends.
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@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I would love to join a writing group. Do you have any suggestions?
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@AnythngArt (3302)
• United States
30 Apr 07
There's no better feeling than writing something you really like. However, I think to be a good writer takes some skill and practice. Not everything I write is worth publishing, and I think that applies to most people. It's like taking photos; you have to take 30 photos to get 1 great picture. I think you have to write a lot, edit a lot, and rewrite to really get something extraordinary. I've spent many years (my career) as an editor, and I can tell you that it is much easier to fix other people's writing than to write something original myself. Writing is a challenge, but I think anyone who loves books will have a desire to create something as good as a book they have read. Not everyone will be able to achieve it, but it can be satisfying just trying.
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@jithinsb (518)
• India
29 Apr 07
actually i do love writing ,but the thing is that i never get the time to do so...and whenever i get the time i always indulge myself in browsing and mostly mylotting..the revenue isnt the main thing that have attracted me in mylot..but the way we can get various topics to reply or to discuss...anyway i always love writing..
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
29 Apr 07
it shows you can write. i include posting in myLot a form of writing, too. it makes our brain work and fingers type. makes our eyes be keen to details and our hearts feel the truth of what we are saying.
so, you are doing great jithinsb!
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@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
29 Apr 07
That's exactly what I do. I write about what I feel and what I've been through.
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@mailboxmoney (1216)
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29 Apr 07
Can i suggest you should put your referral links to these writing sites here as youll probably find some members will join and then they can join under you and you can get referrals fees. i am a member of ac and constant content but if you give the link to triond i can look it up and maybe ill join im a member of helium where you can earn for writing articles aswell and if you want an invite ive added a pending friend request if you accept please send an email and i can send an invite as they dont have a referral link
@charlestchan (1415)
• Malaysia
29 Apr 07
yep.. i do love writing.. i can write really fast.. and i always have many ideas to write.. i think writing is passion.. everyone can write.. it's just whether you have the patience and the idea to write or not... i doubt if someone will enjoy reading my work.. as my writing really suck.. but as for beginner.. i think i'm average.. i don't really crap that much.. and yes.. i agree with you.. many writers are not college graduates.. writing skills can be developed easily by oneself.. and we don't need a degree to write.. which genre is the best for you? i like to write motivational books =)
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@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I love motivational books myself. Mostly I've been reading the romance novels. I've also read one christian novel and it was one of the best books I've ever read.
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@aguidennis (86)
• Philippines
29 Apr 07
yes, i want to write a book someday, but i dont how will i publish it and be sold in the market? do you have any idea?
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@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
29 Apr 07
Yes, you should take a look at the website lulu.com. This site will publish you book for you for free. You set your own price and they will place it on their website for sale. Hope this will help you.
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@julia521125 (350)
• China
29 Apr 07
I used to write so much,but now I just have no time,only write in mylot!
@anuragnigam (33)
• India
29 Apr 07
i was not tht fond of writing in my early stage of my life but later on whn i reached grads thn i started reading a lot, and from thereon my writing habit initiated. now it had become a craze as such other form like blogging, chatting, reviews, reports etc :)
@vijiayyar (191)
• Ireland
29 Apr 07
I do enjoy writing. I want to write hindi as well as english novels but i m not having time to figure out what to write! I have written some articles and some poems and have done some shayari but I want to write a novel some day. Wish me luck.
