Why I Wrote My Book
Why I Wrote My Book
by A.E. Albert
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else’s life."- Steve Jobs
Was it always at the back of mind? Actually, no. Of course, I had always thought that writing a book would be an amazing accomplishment. But quite frankly, for someone else.
I had always done well in writing and have been told by others I should write a book. My response was to laugh and say, 'I'm a reader, not a writer.' I think every writer comes to that place, that dividing line drawn in the sand. The question is, why do we cross over it?
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Eyeing The Cliff, But Looking For A Parachute
In my case, my job was a determining factor. I'm a Child & Youth Worker by trade and it was a very stressful job. I loved it, but it was stressful. I needed something creative to take my mind off my work life. So I thought, hey, why not try and write a book.
At this point, it was purely a hobby. In fact, months would go by between chapters. Every time, I would look at the mess on the computer screen and think, what have I done?
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One Toe Over the Precipice And Looking Down
One night, I went to bed exhausted. As I lay there relishing my cool sheets, a voice told me to get up and work on my my book. I actually argued with this voice, until I got up, threw off the covers and begrudgingly began to write.
Strangely enough, it would be a few months before I analyzed that late night occurrence. But I did know from then on, my book was beyond me.
Throwing Caution To The Wind And Ready To Jump
After the completion of the next chapter, I knew without a doubt that this book needed to be written. Maybe only my family would ever read it. Who knows?
Why did I write my book? I think every writer's answer is the same on some fundamental level.
We are compelled to.
Why did you write your book? Let me know.
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