One day I woke up and decided to start a blog, purely out of frustration. I was frustrated because I felt like circling round and round in a maze fazed. I was frustrated because I was not able to see a way out. That day, I had absolutely no idea how that one simple idea could change my life. And from that very moment, writing has taken me places where I never even dared to imagine. One thing led to another and now I’m a published author of two books. In a nutshell, writing has become my lifestyle. Once an amateur writer as me is saying this, can you believe it?! I know I can’t.
I’m someone who hasn’t touched a novel to read until I was in my 20’s but became an author, by god’s grace. Who would have thought?! I was so not prepared for any of this but I learned that there is a writer and a storyteller in all of us, somewhere hidden inside. We just have to find the key and unlock that secret door.
And now, I enjoy reading books more than anything and keep learning things to be a better writer. This whole thing is more than just an activity, it’s a process which you will understand when you begin.
Why do I write?
I write because I saw what wonders it can do. To me, to my readers, and in a way, to the world in itself.
I write because it makes a difference. It made me better. I found happiness when people say that my writings have motivated them.
Through my books I want to voice opinions that need to be heard, I want to give hope to people. I wish to give support to people emotionally through my words. Hence, I write.
I believe writing is so powerful that it can change the world, so I write. I want to write things that matter.
How writing helps me?
It’s worth discussing how writing helps and why is writing important? It’s more than a fact when I say writing transformed into a better person. It made me a better empath. It made me feel things that I wouldn’t have if it’s not for writing. It opened a door to new worlds where imagination is boundless. It gave wings to my figments of imagination.
Writing consoled my heart like nothing else. When my heart was burdened writing helped me let out my emotions and lifted off so much weight from my heart. It helped so much that now when people say they are sad and clueless about how to overcome that, it has become my standard suggestion to ask them to write it down. Writing helped me in expressing myself clearly. It liberated me emotionally.
With the succor of writing, I explored myself. Today, I know myself better and I’m more sure of my feelings and emotions. It introduced me to a new self. The path I traveled in writing is so therapeutic, educational, and exciting.
Isn’t that what we all want? That is why I want everybody to make a habit of writing, doesn’t matter if you are a professional writer or not.
So, that’s why I write and how writing helps. I hope you enjoyed reading my mind and I’ll see you again soon.
Lots of LOVE,
Nikki.
I love to hear why other people right. It really helps me figure things out in life!
Nice and true.
Everytime I write I tell myself I need to do it more, very therapeutic!
Totally!
Reading posts like this helps to get perspective on other bloggers and why they started their journey. I think being a pure writer is something great.
Yep, it truly is wonderful.
I wish I could express myself better, either verbally or written. I guess I’m more of a get to the point kind of person. Nice article, well done.
Thank you!
Writing is a great way to learn more about yourself and to understand your emotions. The words you put down on paper come straight from your soul, and when you read them back you can analyse better what you feel and what is happening in your life.
You couldn’t be more right!
I have always loved writing. Maybe not always sharing what I wrote but it still helped me get a better understanding for my own feelinga.
Yeah, sharing or not, writing in itself is a great healer.
Writing is also one of my healer! I love writing to express myself and thoughts in life nice post!
Thank you!
I agree, writing is such a powerful expression of your thoughts and experiences. And it’s about sharing that with an audience too!
Exactly!
Yes, blogging has to come from a love of reading and writing! Love it
True.
Love writing. It really helps me structure my thoughts and get some order in what is happening in my head.
Isn’t it? I feel the same way.
writing def calms me and lets me relax. i think it’s different for so many. it took me a long time to get to where i am right now. if someone told me 15 years ago that i would get paid to write i would have laughed. i love it now.
True. I can understand.
That’s exactly how I feel about writing, sharing the ideas and emotions I feel comforts me and makes me feel purposeful.
True, very true.
I like reading stories about how people started writing. I find it interesting! Keep writing!
Thank you!
I write to escape my reality and it brings me peace. Now, with my blog, writing has a lot of new meaning and being connected with my readers gives me a sense of fulfillment.
I can relate to every bit of what you said.
I would love to write an original novel this year. Do you have tips on writing on the first novel?
Oh, good luck.
Um, as someone who has written two books myself, I can tell you this. Write about what you feel closer to and have a lot of patience. You’re gonna need that.
I loved writing since I was a child. It helped me express myself when I didn’t know how to tell things to others.
True, writing helps us in so many ways.
I loved the blog post. I agree that writing can have so many benefits. For me it helped me relax.
Thank you.
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