Just a list of reasons that keep me working on that book or fiction piece. None of which is money or reaching a word count. Those motivations won’t last very long I don’t think. It’s the hope that someday, I will touch someone with my work and they may not feel so alone-that’s why I keep writing… along with the following reasons (some of which are a little silly and self indulgent but I don’t know of any other writer who hasn’t thought about if their book was adapted to a movie so don’t judge me). So, without further ado, the reasons to continue writing are as follows…
★ The feeling of reaching that plot twist
★Getting to write that scene.
★Improving your writing ability
★Being able to be published in a literary journal.
★Holding your published book in your hands.
★Hearing from other people who have been touched by your work.
★The aesthetic of the writing life is impeccable. Drink some tea, type away on a rainy day- indulge in it.
★All those crazy fantasies you have about being a writer- publishing multiple works, having people talk about it, dress up like your book characters, and have a movie made about it-these are all self-indulgent fantasies we all have as writers. But you’re never going to have a chance at any of that if you don’t write.
★The thought that once you’re in the publishing and writer world, you may be able to meet some of your heroes.
★You may inspire someone else to write.
★Someone may look at your work and go “Thank goodness, I’m not the only one”. You may find yourself a community.
★Seeing your book in a library selection.
★Finding your book on a bookstore shelf, signing it, and putting it back on the shelf.
★Having art made that is inspired by your work.
★Just overall bettering yourself.
★Making your thoughts more cohesive.
If you wish to share what personally motivates you or you have more ideas for this list, feel free to comment below! Take care!
~B
By the Brooke 
Oh, I love this! Each one of these hit home for me. Something else I might add, even though it’s a little goofy, is having someone write fanfiction about your story. I write FF myself, so I know the love you’ve got to have for a subject. And the writing life…cozy sweaters, a cat on your lap, curled up in a corner with your thoughts spread out before you? Yes please!
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Oh! That’s is a good addition. I’m pretty sure I’d die happy if someone ever made a fanfiction with my characters or wrote a fan theory.
And yes! The impeccably cute life of a writer appeals to me so much. The coziness is too much.
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I’d love to see how differently they’d view my characters and plots, too. I endlessly analyze my own work, so it would be neat to watch someone else do it.
Someday, when we’re both millionaires authoresses, we can sit back in our cuddly overstuffed chairs and read some of that fanfiction. I can’t wait!
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Hey, sounds like a fun afternoon to me! I’ll bring the tea (or coffee. I bounce between the two honestly).
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I love ’em both, so it’s your call!
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