What does it mean to write with passion? It all started one day when I was creating a tumblr page. I was trying to come up with a name for my page. My original attempt was "passionate writer." After that didn't work, I tried to come up with different variations of it such as, "passion writer" which was already taken so I tried "writing with passion," which was also taken. So I thought, "What about 'to write with passion.'' It worked. To be honest, at first, I didn't like the sound of it. It didn't seem right to start a title with the word "to." Being the English major that I am, it bothered me that I was starting the sentence with a conjunction. But, of course, English has taught me that you may break the rules and according to one website, it's recommended to start sentences with a conjunction in order to be a good writer. I'm digressing, but now that I look back, I feel as though this title not only suits my writing style, but even sparks inspiration.
Each time that I start a new piece, I think for a moment what it is that I feel inspired to write about. It doesn't mean that I give it my all. That I pour my heart into everything I write. It just means that I want to make sure I write something meaningful. Sure, most of my posts probably come out as incredibly dull and cheesy, but it's how I feel. I like to write what I think. Most of the time, I get my inspiration at night. When everything is quiet. Usually when I'm finding it difficult to go to sleep. It's sort of meditative for me to sink into my thoughts and allow myself to write whatever comes to mind.
I know that some people find the art of writing a difficult one. To be honest, it is. There are so many rules to writing, that even I can find myself caught in moments of struggle. "Does this comma fit here? Does this sentence make sense? Can I use a semicolon for this?" There are so many questions. I most likely have a sentence fracture somewhere around here. I have misused words and commas in many instances. Writing does not have to be perfect. Thoughts are not perfect. If I'm simply letting my subconscious take over, then I am going to write how I think. I want writing to be my safe space. If I overthink all of the tiny nuances that writing entails, then I'm not going to be able to continue with my thoughts. I will be interrupted. What I want or hope to achieve is connection.
My dream is to write and publish at least one book in my lifetime. Whether that book will turn into more is yet to be determined. I don't want to write something for the sake of writing it. I don't want to force myself into finishing a story if I'm no longer inspired by it. I want to write something that I deeply connect with. I want to incite something in one of my readers. I want them to experience a variety of emotions that they can connect with. Writing with passion means writing from the heart. That doesn't mean I want to make people cry. It just means I want to be honest. I want to be brave enough to allow myself to write anything without worrying about being judged. I want to explore different areas of my creativity. If I do all of this and inspire just one person, that will be enough for me. If I write and touch someone or even made a difference in a small way, then I will have accomplished what I have set out to.
Maybe it was the way I was brought up. Maybe it was just in my nature since birth. I have always seen the world through a different lens, and I don't just mean because I wear glasses, I mean I have always viewed people and things differently. I always seek out the best in people unless they give me reason to believe they aren't good people. I have always given someone the benefit of the doubt. I give people a chance to prove themselves. I see how the world has changed and how nature is something that shouldn't be taken for granted. This is turning into another mushy post, but I believe that there is something bigger out there, whatever that may be for each person. I just know that there's a reason we are all given some talent. Some gift to share with the world. For me, it was my words. It was my thoughts and imagination. Writing comes naturally, but not perfect. To me, writing is the equivalent of a musician letting his fingers glide across the piano or the strings of the guitar. My point here is that we all have a point. We all have a reason. Mine is writing.
Each time that I start a new piece, I think for a moment what it is that I feel inspired to write about. It doesn't mean that I give it my all. That I pour my heart into everything I write. It just means that I want to make sure I write something meaningful. Sure, most of my posts probably come out as incredibly dull and cheesy, but it's how I feel. I like to write what I think. Most of the time, I get my inspiration at night. When everything is quiet. Usually when I'm finding it difficult to go to sleep. It's sort of meditative for me to sink into my thoughts and allow myself to write whatever comes to mind.
I know that some people find the art of writing a difficult one. To be honest, it is. There are so many rules to writing, that even I can find myself caught in moments of struggle. "Does this comma fit here? Does this sentence make sense? Can I use a semicolon for this?" There are so many questions. I most likely have a sentence fracture somewhere around here. I have misused words and commas in many instances. Writing does not have to be perfect. Thoughts are not perfect. If I'm simply letting my subconscious take over, then I am going to write how I think. I want writing to be my safe space. If I overthink all of the tiny nuances that writing entails, then I'm not going to be able to continue with my thoughts. I will be interrupted. What I want or hope to achieve is connection.
My dream is to write and publish at least one book in my lifetime. Whether that book will turn into more is yet to be determined. I don't want to write something for the sake of writing it. I don't want to force myself into finishing a story if I'm no longer inspired by it. I want to write something that I deeply connect with. I want to incite something in one of my readers. I want them to experience a variety of emotions that they can connect with. Writing with passion means writing from the heart. That doesn't mean I want to make people cry. It just means I want to be honest. I want to be brave enough to allow myself to write anything without worrying about being judged. I want to explore different areas of my creativity. If I do all of this and inspire just one person, that will be enough for me. If I write and touch someone or even made a difference in a small way, then I will have accomplished what I have set out to.
Maybe it was the way I was brought up. Maybe it was just in my nature since birth. I have always seen the world through a different lens, and I don't just mean because I wear glasses, I mean I have always viewed people and things differently. I always seek out the best in people unless they give me reason to believe they aren't good people. I have always given someone the benefit of the doubt. I give people a chance to prove themselves. I see how the world has changed and how nature is something that shouldn't be taken for granted. This is turning into another mushy post, but I believe that there is something bigger out there, whatever that may be for each person. I just know that there's a reason we are all given some talent. Some gift to share with the world. For me, it was my words. It was my thoughts and imagination. Writing comes naturally, but not perfect. To me, writing is the equivalent of a musician letting his fingers glide across the piano or the strings of the guitar. My point here is that we all have a point. We all have a reason. Mine is writing.
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