Remember, the question is optional!!!
November 4 question - Albert Camus once said, “The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” Flannery O’Conner said, “I write to discover what I know.” Authors across time and distance have had many reasons to write. Why do you write what you write?
My awesome co-hosts for the November 4 posting of the IWSG are Jemi Fraser, Kim Lajevardi, L.G Keltner, Tyrean Martinson, and Rachna Chhabria!
"Write the book that you want to read."
This quote sums up the reason I write. When I run out of good books to read, I never panic, because I always fall back on my writing. Crafting a novel is the beginning of an exciting journey!
I don't write to change the world. I write to escape, to enjoy life, to lose myself in a good book.
Hope you had a wonderful Halloween! Can't believe it's already November. Anyone doing NaNo? I discovered another middle grade mystery series. I'll let you know next month my thoughts. So far, it's promising!
That's exactly why I write! Not going to change the world but that's all right.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya!
DeleteYes!! I agree - I love feel-good stories with a mix of suspense and humour - so that's what I'm writing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Great minds:)
DeleteWrite the book that you want to read, is so true for me, I guess it applies to all writers :)
ReplyDeleteRachna Chhabria
Co-host IWSG
Rachna's Scriptorium
A lot of writers write for the same reasons as you. I'm not doing NaNo but I am committing to write just about every day and being more productive.
ReplyDeleteTHat's good to hear!
DeleteEscaping into a good book is the most excellent feeling.
ReplyDeleteNo NaNo for me this year.
Yes, it is!
DeleteI'd never thought about how I might fall back on my writing when I can't find the right book to read. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI do this a lot!
DeleteI've always seen writing as an escape.
ReplyDeleteYes, please!
DeleteIf reading is an escape (as it is for many) then writing is just the logical extension. :)
ReplyDeleteYep!
DeleteA good book is a good escape. I think we all need to get away from the world at times. Have asuper rest of the week.
ReplyDeleteYes, we do!
DeleteDefinitely a worthwhile reason to write.
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteThat's such a great quote...and yes, escapism is underrated!!
ReplyDeleteYep! WE need to escape.
DeleteGreat reason to write! Happy November.
ReplyDeleteAnne from annehiga.com
That sounds like a good reason to me! Good luck with NaNo.
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