Why Write

One of the first entries to this writing blog I feel has to be the subject of why do you want to be a writer?

In order to help you start on your writing career it is important for you to understand what it is that makes you want to pursue this profession. If the attraction is to be able to work from home and become the author of a Hollywood block buster, earning million dollar deals, then sorry – in your dreams!

I do not want to disillusion you but in the early days writing can be a very long hard slog, working many hours on your own for what appears to be a pittance! Success though comes to those who practice and learn, it is a craft where hard work and perseverance pays off in the end results. The rewards are worth working for.

All writers will agree and say that we have to write – it’s inside of us but that does not mean that someone cannot start later in life. I hope you are still with me......

Good you are – So for today it would be a good idea if you sat down and wrote a few notes on why you want to write for profit. Think about what your future dreams are, where would you like to see yourself in a year’s time? What are your passions in life, your desires and what motivates you to live each day?

Just this small exercise will open your mind, your thoughts and awaken your creativity. When you have finished, try not to read what you have written and return to it 24 hours later. The results may surprise you.

See you tomorrow


Lucy