Daily writing prompt
What do you enjoy most about writing?
I found this prompt intriguing. When I was a kid, I hated writing. Now I have several full sized books. Some people actually enjoy reading them. However, it has gotten to the point I would write if no one read any of it. Needless to say, hardly anyone does.
I originally started writing posts in hopes of bringing some to my author’s page. Then, of course, the idea was that I would start selling books by the millions. Unfortunately for me, it didn’t happen that way, although I have had some success in getting a few more to read my books.
My first book, “The Secret of the Ring,” I began in the mid eighties in hopes that I might discourage people from abusing drugs. The hope that someone might enjoy it was somewhat secondary.
Some people liked the book and encouraged a sequel. Now I have about 35 and I am working on two more. Unfortunately, I don’t have the money for a good professional editor. I have problems with words like there, their, and they’re. I know which ones to use but if I am not really careful, I’ll use the wrong one.
Then I see this question, “What do you enjoy about writing.” I’ll tell you. I don’t know. I simply did not realize till now I had not thought about it. I guess, to some degree, it is in hopes of doing some good, but it’s more. I just sit down at a keyboard and, next thing I know, words start appearing on the screen.
The hitch is that they are not always the right words. Worse, sometimes I leave words out or I use too many of them. I have a tendency to use 12 words when 8 are better. There have been a few times, while proof reading, I can’t figure out what I was trying to say. I end up having to rewrite a page or two. No one, not even I will know what my original thought was.
Then there are times it simply does not turn out the way I want it. I restarted “The Other Mission” many times, throwing away 50 or 60 pages at a time. One time I have it starting out one country. The next time, I started out in another country. I’m still not really happy with it, but, if you like a story twist, you will like this one. As I wrote, even I didn’t believe it. Yet it all worked out perfectly. I wish I could say it was as I intended.
I guess, in a way that is one reason I write. I rarely use outlines. As I write, the story unfolds before my eyes somewhat as if I were reading the story.
Also, strange as it may seem, I try to take on the characterization of each character. It means, at times, I must think as a villain. It sort of scares me to realize how much I enjoy it.
When I started the posts, I explained from the beginning that I had no intention of writing on any one thing. Sometimes, it’s politics. Other times, it’s Christianity. I have hoped to do some good on both subjects.
Then, of course, there are the advertising and advertisers. Sometimes they can be really dumb. I guess one of my latest subjects I’ve been hammering on is the advertising of marijuana products on TV and radio. Some would consider that progress. Many of the same people like the idea of letting dangerous criminals out without bail. It is sort of a pattern with them. The never want to take a good look at the consequences.
It has likely done little good for me to get on my soapbox and write. However, it doesn’t stop me from trying. If somehow, maybe by accident, I do some good, I’ll settle for that.
I know I didn’t really answer the question. Then again, when I don’t understand it myself, how can I.
Oh, just before posting this, I thought one reason to write. Legit complaints. I hope, some of those CEOs will read what I wrote. Then maybe, just maybe they will stop packaging things so we need a butcher knife to open them. (That is dangerous you know)
I found this prompt intriguing. When I was a kid, I hated writing. Now I have several full sized books. Some people actually enjoy reading them. However, it has gotten to the point I would write if no one read any of it. Needless to say, hardly anyone does.I originally started writing posts in hopes of bringing some to my author’s page. Then, of course, the idea was that I would start selling books by the millions. Unfortunately for me, it didn’t happen that way, although I have had some success in getting a few more to read my books.My first book, “The Secret of the Ring,” I began in the mid eighties in hopes that I might discourage people from abusing drugs. The hope that someone might enjoy it was somewhat secondary.Some people liked the book and encouraged a sequel. Now I have about 35 and I am working on two more. Unfortunately, I don’t have the money for a good professional editor. I have problems with words like there, their, and they’re. I know which ones to use but if I am not really careful, I’ll use the wrong one.Then I see this question, “What do you enjoy about writing.” I’ll tell you. I don’t know. I simply did not realize till now I had not thought about it. I guess, to some degree, it is in hopes of doing some good, but it’s more. I just sit down at a keyboard and, next thing I know, words start appearing on the screen.The hitch is that they are not always the right words. Worse, sometimes I leave words out or I use too many of them. I have a tendency to use 12 words when 8 are better. There have been a few times, while proof reading, I can’t figure out what I was trying to say. I end up having to rewrite a page or two. No one, not even I will know what my original thought was.Then there are times it simply does not turn out the way I want it. I restarted “The Other Mission” many times, throwing away 50 or 60 pages at a time. One time I have it starting out one country. The next time, I started out in another country. I’m still not really happy with it, but, if you like a story twist, you will like this one. As I wrote, even I didn’t believe it. Yet it all worked out perfectly. I wish I could say it was as I intended.I guess, in a way that is one reason I write. I rarely use outlines. As I write, the story unfolds before my eyes somewhat as if I were reading the story.Also, strange as it may seem, I try to take on the characterization of each character. It means, at times, I must think as a villain. It sort of scares me to realize how much I enjoy it.When I started the posts, I explained from the beginning that I had no intention of writing on any one thing. Sometimes, it’s politics. Other times, it’s Christianity. I have hoped to do some good on both subjects.Then, of course, there are the advertising and advertisers. Sometimes they can be really dumb. I guess one of my latest subjects I’ve been hammering on is the advertising of marijuana products on TV and radio. Some would consider that progress. Many of the same people like the idea of letting dangerous criminals out without bail. It is sort of a pattern with them. The never want to take a good look at the consequences.It has likely done little good for me to get on my soapbox and write. However, it doesn’t stop me from trying. If somehow, maybe by accident, I do some good, I’ll settle for that.I know I didn’t really answer the question. Then again, when I don’t understand it myself, how can I.Oh, just before posting this, I thought one reason to write. Legit complaints. I hope, some of those CEOs will read what I wrote. Then maybe, just maybe they will stop packaging things so they can’t be opened without t butcher knife. (That is dangerous you know)