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The awesome co-hosts for the July 7 posting of the IWSG are Pat Garcia, Victoria Marie Lees, Chemist Ken, and Louise – Fundy Blue!
July's question - What would make you quit writing?
My first instinct was to respond, "Nothing." But as a writer, I am far too creative for such a simple response!
After thinking about the possibilities, I am getting images from the movie Inkheart. If my writing suddenly conjured terrible things into reality and the end of the world was growing closer and closer, I just might quit.
If I was not the cause of the apocalypse, society as we knew it collapsed, and we had no electricity or resources for writing I would probably quit and become the creepy village storyteller.
The truth is, even if I did not continue to write for others, I would always write for myself. The written word is my brain's medium. I understand written language better than verbal communication. I prefer movies with subtitles on, and I channel my thoughts better on a page than I do out loud.
Writing is my connection to the larger world and my pathway into my own mind.
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Head over to the Write, Edit, Publish website, too! I wrote a guest post about Writing with Change in Mind.
Also, there is a new video about Dark Matter: Artificial. Check it out!
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWell said - something with which I can fully identify! YAM xx
I love that writing connects us, too!
DeleteCreepy village storyteller - funny!
ReplyDeleteYou came up with a reason to quit that I hadn't considered, Steph! Brilliant! I opted for a simple response; sometimes for me that's all I can manage at the end of a long day ~ LOL. Have a good one!
ReplyDeleteHa. I responded with, "nothing". I didn't take into consideration a lack of mental or physical health. End of the world looming? I write to process my surroundings. I'd probably still write, but hopefully that's neither here nor there.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Happy IWSG Day!
I like your reasons. They made me smile.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea that no matter what, you would always keep writing for yourself, even if no one else ever saw the words. Although I hope other people read my stuff, I have to admit it's all about entertaining myself first.
ReplyDeleteI’m too stubborn to quit, too. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you brought up Inkheart, one of my favorite books. I also seem to process things better through writing. I'd rather write a letter or email than talk on the phone!
ReplyDeleteI love that fantastical postulation. Agreed! Me too!
ReplyDeleteIf anything, definitely write for one's self! yes....
ReplyDelete♥.•*¨Elizabeth Mueller¨*•.♥
The creepy village story teller! That's a great alternative way to go! That's the route I would probably take if we came to a post-apocalypse or another dark age! I'll be sure to check out the video for Dark Matter. I bought the book and am now reading it and, so far, the stories have been really good!
ReplyDeleteYes, that's it--I think in the written word :)
ReplyDeleteYes, our words could cause harm in a world where ink becomes reality. That would be a good reason to stop writing.
ReplyDeleteWriting is a constant act of translation for me. even when I am not writing I am still writing. So, I think being the village storyteller or singer or teacher would be a great alternative to putting actual words on paper.
Words that my voice hangs in the air would also be a great way to keep writing alive in me while not technically writing.
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I'm a tea drinker too, Steph. I enjoy loose tea in a teapot and the use of a teacup and saucer. And while drinking that tea, I explore life--either mine or my character's--through my writing. More power to you!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, Inkheart, yes, that’s true!
ReplyDeleteI always had stories in my head, adventures going on, descriptions to an unknown listener or reader. You’ve just reminded me of that. Nowadays I just write them down. The ‘voices’ have gone!
Oh, the Inkheart problem - yeah, that might be a reason, but otherwise, I'll keep writing until the pen/keyboard is pried from my cold fingers.
ReplyDeleteGreat response to this prompt!