WordPress.com Forums » Topic: Do you write because you have to or because you want to? http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to WordPress.com Forums » Topic: Do you write because you have to or because you want to? en Wed, 22 May 2013 17:47:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.1-alpha-2539 lidiako on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to/page/2#post-530237 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 10:40:46 +0000 lidiako 530237@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I write because I love to. I was born like that:)

]]> dingledodie on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to/page/2#post-529696 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:16:13 +0000 dingledodie 529696@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I don't think you ever truly [i]have[/i] to write. I write purely as a creative outlet, but if I can get paid, why not? I've decided to leave as many doors open to myself as possible by doing a good job in school, so I'm pretty sure I'll never [i]have[/i] to write.

I love doing it, that's for sure. And a lot of people say I'm good at it, so. :D

]]> catcubie on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to/page/2#post-529604 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:06:55 +0000 catcubie 529604@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Yeh, blogging is defiantly cathartic but it also means that you take the time to sit down and think about the things you've seen, done, experienced in a different way than just letting it pass you by...

That said, it also feels like an increasingly important part of work, jobs and business.

You're just lucky if you love it AND you have to... and the very lucky get paid! (eh... raincoaster!)

Would love to know what you think of mine - I'm relatively new or wordpress!

Thanks a million,

Cat xox

]]> thetranzformation on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to/page/2#post-529202 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:15:25 +0000 thetranzformation 529202@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ its like cutting your self, your like agggggghhhhhhhh im so mad. then a little cut, you feel relief. but better cause word press you can delete, scars are a lot harder to delete

]]> jammedthoughts on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to/page/2#post-528094 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 03:36:48 +0000 jammedthoughts 528094@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I write because I want to and because I have to. I love writing; I love the way that words look and I love that when you string them all together they really mean something. But I also get so many ideas in my heads and just these really random pressing thoughts that I need to get them OUT, otherwise there are too many things distracting me from my all-important senior project...
And don't worry so much about your punctuation when you're writing just to write. I write sometimes with abandon and leave out all proper punctuation because it feels RIGHT.

]]> maidiebike on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to/page/2#post-528023 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:50:08 +0000 maidiebike 528023@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Both, I write stuff for severa blogs because I want to.
I also write because my paid full-time job does require business writing. Not just emails. It's not always bad because it still keeps writing skills sharp. Plus one is still writing for an audience, even in a narrow way.

]]> breanacarrier on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to/page/2#post-527421 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:17:26 +0000 breanacarrier 527421@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ i write because i have too. it's like therapy or a drug. just when i think i'm done it start again. i'm not an original writer. i'm blunt. i don't use many metaphors i just write what i'm thinking and what i feel. it's a necessity to get these things out of my head.
http://theincompleteworks.wordpress.com/

]]> thetranzformation on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to/page/2#post-527355 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:53:26 +0000 thetranzformation 527355@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ writing is a tool, that i find if not used, oiled it will rust. i never learnt to read and write til i was in my early twenties, had alot of anger management issues which have dissipated over time because i use writing. I don't know who said it but the pen being mightier than the sword.

]]> yardlessgardening on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-527205 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:06:49 +0000 yardlessgardening 527205@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I write because I want to. My blog is the little corner in my world where I don't worry too much about sounding perfect or being professional. Most of my posts are just commentary on stuff that I find, which is fun and relaxing for me.

I do other writing outside of wordpress that is more serious. My blog, on the other hand, is my personal playroom.

]]> transgressivecinema on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-526274 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:13:27 +0000 transgressivecinema 526274@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I just like to write, I find I express myself the best in the written word. Perhaps this should concern me!

]]> autumnsmiles on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-526111 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:56:34 +0000 autumnsmiles 526111@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ writing is a very personal thing for me, as I know it is for lots of people...
but the writer's block gnomes still worm their way into my brain.

It is the bane of my existence.

and it's easy to say "what? there are plenty of things to write about! do an ode to staplers!!" when you aren't having to sit down and pull something out of your head yourself...eh, either way, we've all been there.

]]> appl3pie on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-525531 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:23:26 +0000 appl3pie 525531@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Because I want to …. It helps unload my thoughts and the feedback from others is nice :) Plus I like to write.

]]> heliosexeunt on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-525517 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:51:48 +0000 heliosexeunt 525517@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ When I first created my blog, it was a necessity for one of my course modules, which was why I posted quite regularly back in 2008. After the module ended, I decided to keep the blog and make lengthy posts once in a while, so now it's on a want-to basis.

]]> vysicle on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-518524 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:34:34 +0000 vysicle 518524@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ In my case, it's not that I HAVE to write. It's just that I REALLY WANT to write because I like to do so.
I hope I can write a book someday too.

]]> zeusa635 on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-518023 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:58:41 +0000 zeusa635 518023@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Because I want to. I always hav e something to say.. I have 3! blogs... well one's a journal but W/E... I even tweet my day's events... starting today... I guess I do it cause I like to think someone out there cares.. you know?

]]> jayantraj7 on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-517713 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:11:59 +0000 jayantraj7 517713@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @psychmatters

how?

]]> psychmatters on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-517398 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:03:40 +0000 psychmatters 517398@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I'll always write. Its a great coping mechanism!

]]> nicstarr on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-516665 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:35:14 +0000 nicstarr 516665@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I don't feel the need to write, i just like to

]]> jayantraj7 on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-516465 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:32:37 +0000 jayantraj7 516465@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I write because I want to and I have to.

Why have to?
Because I want fame and as of my lifestyle, blogging is necessary to achieve my dream...

]]> noahtourjee on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-513905 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:11:55 +0000 noahtourjee 513905@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I have to write and am very fortunate that I want to. If I didn't write then I think I would start dressing like an old lady again and reconstruct my bastard ex boyfriend shrine.

]]> hollythestrange on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-513841 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:16:21 +0000 hollythestrange 513841@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ What I write, I write for myself. I choose to do so, I choose why I do so.

What I post is there for my sibscribers, future subscribers and readers. When I click the "Publish" button my writing is there for them to take as they please. They might like it, they might not.

But I wrote it, that was my choice.

]]> pumpkinsdiary on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-512752 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:22:05 +0000 pumpkinsdiary 512752@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I agree with writealogue and psychmatters. I wrote because I want to AND have to.

Sure, sometimes I feel very tired and lazy to write, and by that time, I usually have a quick rest before continuing what I'm doing. However, writing for me is also a relaxation, so it doesn't really matter. This is also why I usually put my post very short and simple, so I don't have to think about it too much and have fun with it. And when I want to write something longer, usually I use other website than my blog. My blog is just a resting area.

]]> pornstarbabylon on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-512544 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:51:44 +0000 pornstarbabylon 512544@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I started my first blog as a hobby to have something to do in my online spare time. I'm not a writer and struggle with it but have learned to like it throughout the years I've had the blog. Now I started a second blog where I'm trying to get better with my writing while trying to avoid not getting sued by my haters.

]]> sarangannyeo on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-512503 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:27:06 +0000 sarangannyeo 512503@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I LOVE to write, which means I want to! That is probably why my major is Journalism. :) I've just recently officially started blogging (two days ago) and have been trying to promote it.

]]> smorzand0 on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-511778 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:40:00 +0000 smorzand0 511778@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Because I want to, of course! I've been blogging for a long time (through other blog sites) and it's fun outlet for whatever is on my mind. What can I say? I like writing about myself. I'm a pretentious teenager, afterall. Lol.

]]> ronsrealm on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-511221 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:34:31 +0000 ronsrealm 511221@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I write because I want to, and also because I can. Would I write if I had no readers? Yes, but I'd certainly write something entirely different!

And I write because I have a readership who, if I want their loyalty and interest, equally deserve mine.

I have had spells when I haven't written for a while (I'm seriously ill, it's not always possible), but being blocked is never a problem. Nor, really, should it be for a blogger.

For a professional writer it's different - novelists can very easily write themselves into a corner and find themselves blocked, it kinda goes with the territory for every author at some point. And that's understandable. A blocked blogger, though - nope, I just don't get that.

For me there's a whole world out there, just beyond my keyboard, to rummage around in, and on any given day there will always be something that will spark my interest and creativity. I don't mind if I have to spend a lot of time reading online - if inspiration won't come to me, I'll go looking for it. I've been writing online for six years now, and I can honestly say that I've never been stuck for something to write about.

It helps, of course, not to give your blog a name that ties you to a specific subject - that'll seriously cramp anybody's style (especially if there are many thousands of bloggers writing about it). But, if you can't write about whatever your chosen subject is, assuming there is one, then write about something else - some of my most successful posts have been written just on a whim - you simply cannot predict what will take off on any given day. So try something new, it might surprise you.

]]> hollythestrange on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-511052 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:33:24 +0000 hollythestrange 511052@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I write because I want to.

I do have a suggestions page so that people can suggest things for me to post.

This is so that if someone suggests something interesting, I might get inspired to write something that I wouldn't have thought about writing.

]]> morganofercall on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-510113 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:41:25 +0000 morganofercall 510113@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ l write because l want to. Sometime l might put 3 posts in a day, other times a week might go by with nary a word from me.
But mine is a personal blog, moreso to keep in contact with buddies so they know l haven't clocked myself off / blown up/ chopped off a limb/fallen in a hole/ got chucked in prision/whateer.
l feel a blog (personal one) should be a happy thing, and having to post daily would take away that little pleasure for me.

]]> hewsut on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-509588 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:04:54 +0000 hewsut 509588@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @memoirsofanimperfectstripper

We expect politeness here. Personal attacks are not welcome.

Also, as mentioned on another thread, please stop spamming your blog postings in multiple forums and threads. You can add to your Showcase thread.

]]> memoirsofanimperfectstripper on "Do you write because you have to or because you want to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/do-you-write-because-you-have-to-or-because-you-want-to#post-509521 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:35:57 +0000 memoirsofanimperfectstripper 509521@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I write because I want to. I used to get paid to write, but I have now taken a different path. Much to the disgust of some dictatorial bloggers (Raincoaster), I still have a passion for writing despite not being paid to do it. I think that open minded people may find it interesting. The uneducated and neanderthal type will never evolve and learn about different customs, lifestyles and cultures if the blindly discriminate against others.

I hope that you will all take the time to discover a different perspective on life.

Cheers :)

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