I was asked to come up with a statement about why I write for my writing program. I’ve been asked, “Why do you write?” Or “Why do you write about what you do on your blog?” So this is kind of a two-part post. This is about why I write in general, and tomorrow I’ll post why I write about the topics that I post on my blog.

So why do I write?

I write because I enjoy the process and it provides a space for me to get away from the real world and chaos.

I don’t want to write just for fun though. I want my writing to change lives. I want to inspire people, I want to motivate people, I want people to feel loved and recognized after reading my writing. When I read books or writing that is relatable for me, it makes me want to write books that are relatable for other people. 

Writing is also helpful for me to get my thoughts out. It’s easier for me to write than to speak and that is what makes me feel heard. When it comes to depression, anxiety, loneliness, or sadness, I find that writing things out is better for me than talking out loud. My thoughts come out in the form of characters in my various WIPs, poems, and writing projects.

I don’t write for fun necessarily, although I do have fun while writing. It’s a way to share the Gospel too. In some of my stories there are mentions of the Gospel, and examples of Jesus’ love. I don’t explicitly write Christian fiction–I always make it way cringier than it needs to be–but all of my various pieces of writing have elements of Christianity like themes of redemption, love, and finding peace.

So that is why I write.

Why do you write? I’d love to hear your answers in the comments below! And get ready for the second post tomorrow!
~Willow