"Writing comes from somewhere else. Somewhere inside. Writers open their eyes and all their senses and perceive a reality that is different from what others can see. I don't know how it happens, but it seems that writers (any artists, for that matter), even if they never leave their room, can have revelations about life and existence that are much deeper and true, than someone else could obtain by traveling the whole world and witnessing all there is to be seen." - Lori Tiron-Pandit
I recognized I was a writer when I started looking at things differently and finding out that there were so many things I could write about. I looked at things in another dimension, saw beyond the obvious, even at the smallest things, found the beauty in it and a story to write. When I go to places or to stores, library, visit friends, attend classes, I find myself picking up on words, phrases, actions and writing it down. I sometimes can't seem to stop, but it happens automatically. My husband laughs because he will be driving and all of a sudden I open my purse desparately to get my notebook so I can write a thought down before I forget it.
I feel now like I have a "sixth sense" when I "sense" something I should write down. I did not always have this sense until last year and I think it is because that is when I finally decided to put all my heart and soul into writing and all it entails.
When did you know you were a writer? Did you start "seeing" things in a different way?
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I can relate to the "seeing things in a different way." I knew I was a writer as a child...but it's taken time to develop the craft.
~ Wendy
Very true! I think that we live part of the time in our imagination and so the other half of the time, it's hard to turn it off! I'm not so good about carrying paper with me and writing down my thoughts, but I love that idea!
I wish I would have taken my writing more seriously since I knew I wanted to be one (junior high) But alas lot's of life has gone under the bridge...
I think I've always been a writer even when I didn't know it! As soon as I could write words, I wanted to write stories like the ones my mother read to me for as long as I can remember back at a young age.
I couldn't stop writing now even if I made a decision to because it's who I am and what I do.
hey Ana, a nice blog and im following you dear...
@Wendy
I always liked to write too. But it does take time to learn,and develop the writer's craft. That is something I am earnestly doing now.
@Jody
I would definitely recommend carrying around a small notebook since you never know when you might see, hear or read something that "jumps" out at you. I have a habit of carrying around a notebook for when the muse strikes unexpectedly.
@T. Anne
It is never too late. It has taken me a while too. You have to really commit to writing everyday, as well as read a lot too. I feel there is many stories in us that we can put on paper, whether it is just for our own benefit or to share with others.
@Donna
I know what you mean, it is a part of you and it is second nature.
@Naqvee
Thank you for visiting my blog. I am glad you like it.
I always thought that every event of life affected me differently, deeper than it seemed to do other people. I thought that having such strong, meaningful feelings made me a writer.
@Lori
I agree that strong,meaningful feelings make you a writer because you express those feelings through your writing.
Your prose is very descriptive and easy flowing.
Hi Ana,
I enjoyed reading this post and comments. I too, carry a notebook, and yes, it takes time to develop the craft. I love Lori's little quote!
I knew I was a writer when: I used to pass around my satirical poetry (okay, it was dirty) around in the classroom in high school. One day my English teacher saw the piece of paper being passed, and snatched it from one of the student's hands. As he looked at it, he started to laugh-then he caught himself because he knew he shouldn't be doing that, and his face turned beet red. He then went on a tirade about how such writing was the product of a "sick mind." But it was too late...I'd already seen him laugh, and I knew I was a writer.
@Timoteo
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your comment. I guess we all know at one point in our lives that we are a writer.
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