The 10 Reasons Why You Write

4 Responses to “The 10 Reasons Why You Write”

• Juliane Elliott
  June 18th, 2008 at 7:13 pm

  I really liked this piece. Although, I haven’t made the connection yet to point number 10.

• Glynis
  June 25th, 2008 at 9:26 am

  Great read thanks. I think the words insane and money might go together for me but not in the context of earning a lot!LOL
  I am so excited I have just ‘helped’ a friend in her shop and earned enough for a laptop to take out into the vineyards here in Cyprus and unblock my mind…again. Village wine and apricots might help. I feel at one with the goats. loved this article.

• emily
  November 23rd, 2008 at 1:07 am

  non sense answers what a & ^*$

• monyeen
  June 13th, 2009 at 8:47 am

  here is my 65 reasons why i write.. might be good to share it here.

  65 reasons why I write…
  Monyeen Barbaso

  I write because I’m tired of being a passive recipient of sad news.
  I write because there are so many things to be written.
  I write because I can make a painting without a brush and paints in my hand.
  I write because I can capture the moment without having a camera.
  I write because letters and words are the only recipe I know how to cook.
  I write because I want to read what I’ve written.
  I write because I’m used to speak in silence.
  I write because there are so many unheard stories to tell.
  I write because I want to strip off my flesh and live as a pure being.
  I write because I can record my “voice” without having a recorder.
  I write because it’s like a cup of coffee, it keeps me awake
  I write because I want to live even when I do not exist.
  I write because this is my stones to throw when I’m frustrated.
  I write because I can flaunt my being when I don’t have clothes to show off.
  I write because this is like making an encyclopedia into a coloring book.
  I write because it’s more effective than my lithium medication.
  I write because I’m tired of carrying these “baggage” on the road.
  I write because I’m tired of talking too much.
  I write because it’s a healthier diversion than smoking.
  I write because it’s more therapeutic than analyzing my problem.
  I write because I want to paint a thousand pictures with words.
  I write because I see colors in letters and rainbows in words.
  I write because it’s the key to the hidden vaults of my soul.
  I write because ball pen is my best friend in my darkest nights.
  I write because it surprises me with what I am capable of thinking and doing.
  I write because I like that ideas are popping like popcorns.
  I write because I can wander in the adventures of my own world.
  I write because I have to cleanse my collection of memories in my old home.
  I write because like a mirror you need to do a lot of reflections.
  I write because I want to fight and win the battle of life.
  I write because I wanted my little voice to be amplified and be heard.
  I write because I want to run from the insanities of the world.
  I write because I can give life to pictures that doesn’t talk.
  I write because it helps me connect the dots when I look back in my life.
  I write because it brings me back to my cradle of silence.
  I write because it makes buzz to other bees in my beehive.
  I write because unlike my bike my destination is boundless.
  I write because I want to become an inspiration without extinction.
  I write because like strumming the guitar, it vibrates in my soul.
  I write because it’s easier than to scream.
  I write because it can be a guiding light to someone in the dark.
  I write because pen is cheaper than bullets.
  I write because it teaches me to accept my imperfections
  I write because I have the time to write.
  I write because it heightens my senses and make me aware of my surroundings.
  I write because it gives me time to listen to what myself is saying.
  I write because it’s the door towards my redemption.
  I write because I am inspired by other writers.
  I write because it’s like talking to heaven.
  I write because it’s less morbid than killing myself when I get depressed.
  I write because I believe in the power of communication.
  I write because it exorcizes the demons in my head.
  I write because I love my handwriting even if they are tiny.
  I write because we have freedom of expression.
  I write because it’s less tiresome than doing nothing.
  I write because when new ideas sprout it’s like giving birth to a child.
  I write because I want to leave a legacy for the future generation.
  I write because it’s a bridge connected to my repressed memories.
  I write because it rejuvenates my being.
  I write because it’s an affordable hobby.
  I write because I want to make tattoos on people’s mind.
  I write because I want to freeze the moment when I have flight of ideas.
  I write because I want to develop the skill of writing.
  I write because I want to be remembered as an inspiring writer.
  I write because I love to write.

  I write because I can.

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