Who do I Think
I am to Write a Book?
by A.E. Albert
“I want to do something splendid…
Something heroic or wonderful that won't be forgotten after I'm dead…I think I shall write books.”
-Louisa May Alcott
This thought has crossed my mind many times throughout my writing adventure. Who am I to write a book? What makes me think that anyone in their right would want to read it? Quite frankly, these are questions that still cross my mind.
I've said this many times, I write because I feel compelled to. However, I don't have a writing resume. Come on, you know what I'm talking about! That BA in english, published articles, journals, or whatever.
The truth is, I have absolutely no previous experience in the formal sense, yet I've decided to take on a project of this magnitude.
I'm Writing This Post For All You Out There Just Like Me And Who Question Your Right To Write A Book.
I never planned on being a writer. Oh ya, I had always respected writers and thought it would be an accomplishment to produce a book. But I chose to leave writing to the authors and be content with being a reader.
Then The Mother Ship Landed
I've always known I was creative. I come from a very large family of ridiculously talented people. But what I've learned from this whole experience is that everyone has that spark. And it can't be taught! Of course, you have to hone your skills and I wish I had seen mine earlier.
But the point is this, it's never too late. If you feel an urgency to write or whatever it is you want to do, I believe this means you have to. That's right! You are obligated to tell that story welling up inside you.
So, the question isn't, who do you think you are to write a book? I pose this one instead.
Who do you think you are to tell me not to?
How Do I know I Should Write a Book?
- Writing was a childhood passion.
- You secretly dream of writing a book.
- You love to read.
- You love to write.
- You are the eternal day dreamer
- The truth is, this is the only reason you need; there is a story inside you that is bursting to be told.
Read: 8 Signs You Were Meant to be a Writer.
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Returning from the hospital, last night, I spoke about "hospitals, churches.. all the kinds of social centre", and their social necessity, for people. I'm a very keen social thinker; more than ever, it's been the past few weeks which have forced me to value the importance of what the mind needs to understand.
ReplyDelete"Writing a book" isn't the reality that's valuable; it's the person's ability to tell a 100% self-created story. No plagiarism. No settings, no characters or story beats (if there be any similarities, with other fictions, let that then be just down to reality's smallness) copied from elsewhere..
But what's the connection: speaking about "hospitals, churches.. and social centres" - and about "writing books"?
There isn't, just that in reading your article my mind was prompted to think about last night's discussion: whether, it's to do with feeling able to write for others to read, or it's to do with creating the right sort of environment which can soothe the imagination, the means in which we can apply our minds is always invaluable!
It echoes to a previous comment (just yesterday's, actually).. our minds race ahead, far faster functioning than our external reality, ergo amounting to crazy connections, and discoveries (the types of connection, and the types o discovery that we'll feel naturally hesitant to open up about.).
Another 24 hours then.. the next article's "Quick Tips in Editing".
Isn't that the truth. I've definitely hesitated when writing about some of my personal experiences because undoubtedly someone would think I was crazy. But your're right, you have to write for yourself.
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