Filipino Fridays 2014 #2: Have you ever wanted to write a book?
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I believe I'm more of a reader than a writer. When I say that, I mean that I've never had the inclination to write a story. I was never one of those kids who kept a notebook of stories or submitted stuff to the literary section of the school journal. Nope. I liked to read.
So, no. I don't think I'm cut out to become a creative writer, because I've never had the urge to write anything creatively. I'm a massive consumer of fiction and poetry, but I've never had the need to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and come up with fiction or poetry of my own.
When I was young, I used to write in my diary, as I suppose every other grade school or high school girl did. In my 20s, I did have a few things published in a newspaper and magazines. In my 30s, I started this blog. And then, I had an essay included in Motherhood Statements, a compilation of essays about--you guessed it--motherhood.
I do have a few other published books, but those are textbooks or teachers' modules, so I don't really count those. In this country, though, those are the kinds of books that bring you the best kind of royalties.
I have thought about whether I should write a book, specifically a novel. Not because I have an urge, but because it just looks interesting. But I think if I feel this way about it, then, no, I might not ever write that book.
And I don't want to write a book, be it fiction or non-fiction, honestly. It's not my dream to be a published author or to see my name on the cover of a book in a bookstore.
But I do want to be listened to, though not in that way and not through fiction, I think. I have something to say, which I choose to say whether or not someone chooses to publish it. And every so often, I have an urge to write. Mostly personal essays and usually for my own consumption.
I do not want to get my book out there. I want to get my words out there, be it through this blog or my Facebook page or something I said to someone. And then I want them to matter.
That is all.:)
As a reader, have you ever thought about writing a book? What kind of books/stories do you want to write? Or are you now a published author, and what compelled you to go fulfil this dream? How was your journey from reader to writer? How did you go about getting your book out there?
I believe I'm more of a reader than a writer. When I say that, I mean that I've never had the inclination to write a story. I was never one of those kids who kept a notebook of stories or submitted stuff to the literary section of the school journal. Nope. I liked to read.
So, no. I don't think I'm cut out to become a creative writer, because I've never had the urge to write anything creatively. I'm a massive consumer of fiction and poetry, but I've never had the need to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and come up with fiction or poetry of my own.
When I was young, I used to write in my diary, as I suppose every other grade school or high school girl did. In my 20s, I did have a few things published in a newspaper and magazines. In my 30s, I started this blog. And then, I had an essay included in Motherhood Statements, a compilation of essays about--you guessed it--motherhood.
I do have a few other published books, but those are textbooks or teachers' modules, so I don't really count those. In this country, though, those are the kinds of books that bring you the best kind of royalties.
I have thought about whether I should write a book, specifically a novel. Not because I have an urge, but because it just looks interesting. But I think if I feel this way about it, then, no, I might not ever write that book.
And I don't want to write a book, be it fiction or non-fiction, honestly. It's not my dream to be a published author or to see my name on the cover of a book in a bookstore.
But I do want to be listened to, though not in that way and not through fiction, I think. I have something to say, which I choose to say whether or not someone chooses to publish it. And every so often, I have an urge to write. Mostly personal essays and usually for my own consumption.
I do not want to get my book out there. I want to get my words out there, be it through this blog or my Facebook page or something I said to someone. And then I want them to matter.
That is all.:)
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