It's What Writer's Do

A person reached out to me about my experiences as a writer, saying he wants to write a book and didn't know where to start. I provided him with tips about plot, characters, book flow, editing and such. Then he asked, “Why do you write?”

I asked him, “Why do you want to write a book?” He said he still wasn't quite sure, only that he thought it might be a good hobby seeing how he’s nearing retirement.

Without skipping a beat, I answered, “Writing is an obsession. Writers write because it feels like what kids feel when going to Disneyland. It’s fun! It’s more fun than an evening having dinner with the in-laws (pun intended). Writing is more fun than going out for drinks on guys-night-out (another pun intended). We write because we have a story to tell you. We write because we have to. Writers write because it’s our moment of expressing our creative side that can only be felt when we write. We write because it’s what writers do. Writing is not a hobby. It's an obsession.”

You know what... I think Glen appreciated the clarity.

Keep on reading, and I'll keep on writing!

David

www.LuceroBooks.com