Why do you write?
I only write when I think I have something new to say. I am a clinical psychologist by training so of course I am interested in what makes people tick, what makes them behave the way they do. However, I seem to have a mind that often sees things from a different angle to others and when I think this different perspective is useful, then I am driven to write it down.
What do you mean when you say you feel 'driven' to write?
I mean that it's hard for me to say, "well, it would be good to write about that idea I just had, but right now I'll leave it and instead do something else (ie, relax and enjoy myself)". If I think the idea offers a new way of looking at things, or will help people understand themselves better, then I just HAVE to write it down. Believe me, there are plenty of times when I wish I didn't feel this way. Writing is still 90% sweat, regardless of how attractive the topic is.
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