Why Do Writers Write?
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It occurs to me that what most readers know about most fiction writers is what they find on the back of the book, the book cover, or the author’s acknowledgement. That is, unless they happen to meet the author at a book-related event, or an author is fortunate enough to have some media attention. Thus, I’d like to use this part of my website to help readers get to know more about me and, perhaps by extension, more about fiction writers in general.
To begin, I sometimes find myself wondering why writers; write…particularly those of us who write fiction. I honestly believe there are probably as many reasons why as there are authors. However, that doesn’t stop me from wondering, nevertheless.
“So, Mark,” you might ask, “why do you write fiction?” Good question! I think there are several “factors” which propel my writing:
- I have a very vivid imagination.
- While I am lousy at remembering names I never forget a face, so it is easy for me to mentally visualize characters who fill my idea of what and who a particular individual in my book will encompass.
- I believe I have a talent for writing. Notice I say a talent, without quantifying that word. I leave it to others to decide how good or bad a writer I am. Believing I do have some talent for writing motivates me to write; I don’t want to waste it. In fact, I feel it would be wrong for me not to write.
- I have been blessed with a lifetime of singular experiences, all of which have contributed to shape me into who I am today.
Now, I suspect a lot of fiction authors might have similar factors motivating them to write. But at least, for now, you know what one of us is up to.
Cheers, and good reading!
Mark
