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I Want to Encourage Others to Start Writing

Curiosity

By: AngelJ
Written on July 6th, 2009

I am the only avid writer I know of (outside of EP) I have written things down on post-it notes, pieces of paper, notebooks and journals for a long time and although as a teenager I used to write whilst squirreled away in my bedroom where I couldn't be seen. I am now happy to write publicly...well by publicly I mean whilst sitting in front of the TV with family or friends or in the corner of my favourite coffee shop, or on EP of course! 

No one in my family has ever kept a journal before, and whenever someone sees me take out my book and my favourite pen my family's response is usually "Oh here she goes again"  and they are always very curious about the things I write. I very rarely share things from my journals, though I do plan to at some point. but some of them have said "I wish I could do that" and I try to explain that anyone has the ability to write, though family members who say they wish they could write then go on to say that they don't have the patience to do so. I have often said that I would love to help someone, (especially someone who wants to keep a journal) to start the process.

It's not about having the patience to write. It's about thoughts and feelings and having something to say. It seems scary to begin with to be faced with a blank page, but I love the challenge, and to have someone become interested and for me to share with them something I love so much would be wonderful! 

By: AngelJ
Age: 31-35 , Female
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  • uncfred
    uncfred

    I am a surveyor by profession, therefore writing is part of my job and up until recently was the only writing I have done. But I was encouraged to write in verse by an EP member, since then I've written a fair bit. Very amateur efforts but enjoyable writing. Some of it is “adult” and may not suit many, but it still remains pleasurable to write. I have read several of your donations today and find you very articulate, perhaps you might read some of mine and pass comment. It would be nice to have an honest comment, and I think yours would be. Best wishes.

    Oct 28, 2012
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  • mollymcbutternuts
    mollymcbutternuts

    I've never been a writer. I work doing data entry and letters and **** on computer at work. I know how to type and that is what got me my job. But being a writer??? Nope. All I do here is take the words that are in my head about something I recall happening to me once and I let it move out through my fingers so I can tell others about it.

    that's all anyone has to do. Don't worry about "being a writer". Not everyone is. Most of us aren't. Just do it!

    Jan 30, 2011
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