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[…] and belonging that we continue to push ourselves, trying to finish what we started. According to Ellen L. Buikema, author of children’s chapter books, some of us a driven by the joy of creativity, other by […]

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By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 03:57:15 +0000

writing saved me, at times, over the years.

denise

By: jamesr403

jamesr403 — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 04:18:34 +0000

Great post, Ellen. It made me think, actually about several things. First, how wonderful it is for writers starting out to have a place like Writers in the Storm to communicate with other writers on a regular basis. I wonder if younger folks know just how important that is?
I think people write for all sorts of reasons, as demonstrated by the responses you have received, and you know what? They're all valid, every single one of them.
Perfectionism? Not me, nossir. I just finished proofing the galleys for my new mystery and am getting ready to send them off. Last night I was thinking of a few choice sentences i could add early on to foreshadow . . . Stop me before I do it.
Oh, about your question. Me? I write because i can't help it. I just can't do anything else.
Thanks again.

By: Ellen Buikema

Ellen Buikema — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 23:59:39 +0000

I'm happy that you enjoyed the article. Hopefully your basement is not the stuff of nightmares that mine once was.

There are so many wonderful writers that store away their work. I say, bring it out into the light of day. My best to you.

By: JL Nich Author SFF

JL Nich Author SFF — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 23:45:56 +0000

I've gotten over the perfectionism flaw and I'm ignoring the overly critical nag sitting on my left shoulder. Impatience kicked in a few months ago and I submitted my first book (brought my bike out into the world) and was rejected (road it for hours then tucked it back into the basement). I'm considering lifting it back out. A thousand rejections are worth the ride to success. I think my 'why' is creativity. I love generating unique characters and hero challenges and underdog stories. And my mind loves to dig deep and figure out how to make these characters strive against incredible odds. Thanks for the article. A great inspiration.

By: Ellen Buikema

Ellen Buikema — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:32:18 +0000

In reply to Christina Anne Hawthorne. How wonderful to know what you want to do and use your gifts for the benefit of others. Cheers!

By: Christina Anne Hawthorne

Christina Anne Hawthorne — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:24:58 +0000

Thank you for this post, Ellen. I can relate. I write because every fibre of my being screams that it's my purpose and I've the opportunity to make it a reality. "Who," it insists, "dream in hand, turns their back on opportunity when opportunity is one of the rarest of gifts?" Okay, that's kinda heavy. Whew! How about this? I love every aspect of what I do and am determined that if there's one person out there who'd benefit I'll place stories before them to enjoy. :-D

By: Ellen Buikema

Ellen Buikema — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:03:08 +0000

LOL Terry, thank goodness I wasn't mid sip while reading your response. You are too funny!

By: ecellenb

ecellenb — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:45:35 +0000

In reply to lrtrovi. Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed the post. Colleen is a great writer, and the YOUR WRITING MATTERS book looks interesting. Thanks for mentioning it.