Why I write
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Comment from Michele Harber
What a beautiful piece, Jesse, and congratulations on being asked to read your work for AHHA. It's such a gratifying feeling to know that your work makes a difference. It's the feeling I get those very rare times when someone on FanStory bookmarks my work, because it means I've touched and/or taught someone enough, through a particular piece, that they want to be able to access it easily to remind them of the feeling or lesson.
I truly respect your ability to put your feelings into words, because that's a very difficult thing to do. "I write to make a difference, not to impress other writers," is a very honest and honorable statement. It proves you write for the help it can provide others, not the glory it can afford you.
I'll take you up on your challenge, and tell you why I write.
I write because I need to. I have feelings and thoughts inside of me that need to get out and, like the steam valve on a pressure cooker, I write so that that steam can escape before I explode.
I also write for therapy. Things that bother me, that I might not be able to discuss directly, I can put on paper and read them silently or say them out loud, helping me to face them and to deal with them.
Other times I write to try to have an impact or to teach a lesson. Certainly, when I write works for children, I always try to include a gentle lesson the child might be able to take away with them.
So, I write for pleasure, I write for love, I write for therapy, I write to teach others. But, mainly, I write because I have to. The words I write are a part of my make-up that needs to be released.
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What a beautiful piece, Jesse, and congratulations on being asked to read your work for AHHA. It's such a gratifying feeling to know that your work makes a difference. It's the feeling I get those very rare times when someone on FanStory bookmarks my work, because it means I've touched and/or taught someone enough, through a particular piece, that they want to be able to access it easily to remind them of the feeling or lesson.
I truly respect your ability to put your feelings into words, because that's a very difficult thing to do. "I write to make a difference, not to impress other writers," is a very honest and honorable statement. It proves you write for the help it can provide others, not the glory it can afford you.
I'll take you up on your challenge, and tell you why I write.
I write because I need to. I have feelings and thoughts inside of me that need to get out and, like the steam valve on a pressure cooker, I write so that that steam can escape before I explode.
I also write for therapy. Things that bother me, that I might not be able to discuss directly, I can put on paper and read them silently or say them out loud, helping me to face them and to deal with them.
Other times I write to try to have an impact or to teach a lesson. Certainly, when I write works for children, I always try to include a gentle lesson the child might be able to take away with them.
So, I write for pleasure, I write for love, I write for therapy, I write to teach others. But, mainly, I write because I have to. The words I write are a part of my make-up that needs to be released.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Jesse, a thought-provoking post, and a writing that many can/will relate to. Personally, I began to write at the encouragement of others ... because I could tell a damn good story. However, I have learned that it is easier to tell a story than to write a story. I don't write that often, but I am still trying to find that talent/the talent that others saw an me.
RE: So many folks were less than impressed by my advocacy for the homeless.
(J, what a difference a day makes; what a difference a decade makes. I do remember your early writings, and I have associated them to the essence of you.)
RE: just want to know how I am doing rather than read what is meaningful to me.
(Evidence that FS is not only a community of writers, but a community that cares ... but I hear you. You want your message and what is important to yo to be heard.)
A worthy post, and please never stop writing what is important to you. You and your thoughts are important, and they matter.
Well done; well said. Margaret
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hi Jesse, a thought-provoking post, and a writing that many can/will relate to. Personally, I began to write at the encouragement of others ... because I could tell a damn good story. However, I have learned that it is easier to tell a story than to write a story. I don't write that often, but I am still trying to find that talent/the talent that others saw an me.
RE: So many folks were less than impressed by my advocacy for the homeless.
(J, what a difference a day makes; what a difference a decade makes. I do remember your early writings, and I have associated them to the essence of you.)
RE: just want to know how I am doing rather than read what is meaningful to me.
(Evidence that FS is not only a community of writers, but a community that cares ... but I hear you. You want your message and what is important to yo to be heard.)
A worthy post, and please never stop writing what is important to you. You and your thoughts are important, and they matter.
Well done; well said. Margaret
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Thanks, Margaret, for this supportive and encouraging review. I appreciate your kindness and caring and have noticed you from afar for a long time. You are growing. I can tell.
Thanks for sharing why I need to write what matters to me. I need that. Your friend until the end.
Jesse
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I think most people write to express their emotions and hope that these motions are shares with others. This can cover a wide range of subjects we feel passionate about in life. It is because of writers that we understand how people have felt through history and it is a way of recording the challenges we have faced throughout life. I think all your experiences you write about Jesse are important, even if only one person reads them, you have reached someone's heart. A fine post, love Dolly x
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I think most people write to express their emotions and hope that these motions are shares with others. This can cover a wide range of subjects we feel passionate about in life. It is because of writers that we understand how people have felt through history and it is a way of recording the challenges we have faced throughout life. I think all your experiences you write about Jesse are important, even if only one person reads them, you have reached someone's heart. A fine post, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
Comment from Madeleine Mardis
Jesse, well, of course it's no surprise to me, your being an advocate for the homeless! Seeing 's
how you remind me of a strong guardian angel! This is a great post, very thought-provoking! Haha, one of my sisters is used to "farm," haha in Humboldt County, in the Garberville area, in the early-mid eighties! A great area! Much love to you and yours! Congrats on your speaking engagement, that's epic, such an awesome compliment in regards to the work and writing you've done! Maddy
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Jesse, well, of course it's no surprise to me, your being an advocate for the homeless! Seeing 's
how you remind me of a strong guardian angel! This is a great post, very thought-provoking! Haha, one of my sisters is used to "farm," haha in Humboldt County, in the Garberville area, in the early-mid eighties! A great area! Much love to you and yours! Congrats on your speaking engagement, that's epic, such an awesome compliment in regards to the work and writing you've done! Maddy
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Hey Maddy. It sure is a small world! One of your sisters working on a farm in Humboldt County is amazing in its coincidence!
Please don't be so fast as to put me on a pedestal. I may be your guardian angel as a writer but I am not perfect by any means.
You must be my number one fan when it comes to my poetry.
Thanks for all of your kindness and thoughtfulness.
Jesse
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Jesse, I understand
how my repeating
that so often, about
your being like a
strong writing
guardian angel,
could make a
person a little
uncomfortable.
Haha, I get it!
Not to worry,
we're all human
and prone to
make mistakes.
Hey, yeah, my
sister's farm was
her growing pot,
she was pretty
good at it! Again,
congrats on your
speaking engagement!
Maddy
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I had a feeling she was growing canibus. Thanks for understanding about my being uncomfortable.
Enjoy the day.
Jesse
Comment from nomi338
Awesome thought. Personally, I write because I have to. If I did not write down and fully express the things going on inside my head, I would probably explode. Daily, almost by the hour, I am thinking about something or other that bothers, excites, or intrigues me. Therefore, my statement is. I write because I have no choice.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Awesome thought. Personally, I write because I have to. If I did not write down and fully express the things going on inside my head, I would probably explode. Daily, almost by the hour, I am thinking about something or other that bothers, excites, or intrigues me. Therefore, my statement is. I write because I have no choice.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Spoken like a true writer. I write because I have no choice. We all feel compelled to express our thoughts and feelings. Otherwise, we ought to try some other avocation.
Thanks for this honest review. You get right down to it and I like that.
Keep it real, my friend.
Jesse
Comment from patcelaw
You wrote this very well and you made some real valid poignant points about why you write. I am a writer who wants to do things to help others as well and I hope that you will fan me and you can follow my work here on fan story and I will make you a fan so I can follow your work as well. I think you have some things to say that this whole community needs an eye for one will be checking you out. Patricia.
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You wrote this very well and you made some real valid poignant points about why you write. I am a writer who wants to do things to help others as well and I hope that you will fan me and you can follow my work here on fan story and I will make you a fan so I can follow your work as well. I think you have some things to say that this whole community needs an eye for one will be checking you out. Patricia.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
Comment from Begin Again
I write for the enjoyment of creating a story from my imagination and to share it with the reader, hoping they find enjoyment in it too. When someone tells you they are sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for another chapter, what can be more rewarding and exhilarating than that? We all chose our own reason and must stay true to ourselves. Do what makes you feel good, Jesse! It's your thoughts, your time, your pleasure.... not anyone else's.
Have a great day!
Smiles, Carol
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I write for the enjoyment of creating a story from my imagination and to share it with the reader, hoping they find enjoyment in it too. When someone tells you they are sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for another chapter, what can be more rewarding and exhilarating than that? We all chose our own reason and must stay true to ourselves. Do what makes you feel good, Jesse! It's your thoughts, your time, your pleasure.... not anyone else's.
Have a great day!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
Comment from LJbutterfly
I never realized your concern for the homeless. Prior to retiring, as part of my job, I visited a different homeless shelter every week. Talking with people who feel they have lost everything, gives you a different perspective on life. I posted only one story about visiting a homeless shelter, but I have many, and learned many lessons about human nature from my visits.
When I joined FanStory, writing was new for me. With my vivid imagination, all my life I had stories floating around in my head, and found it easy to write fiction. People suggested I write about myself. That's hard, but that is what FanStorians like to read.
I admire your open honesty when you write about your life, but would love to read your poetry about the homeless. I look forward to your future posts.
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I never realized your concern for the homeless. Prior to retiring, as part of my job, I visited a different homeless shelter every week. Talking with people who feel they have lost everything, gives you a different perspective on life. I posted only one story about visiting a homeless shelter, but I have many, and learned many lessons about human nature from my visits.
When I joined FanStory, writing was new for me. With my vivid imagination, all my life I had stories floating around in my head, and found it easy to write fiction. People suggested I write about myself. That's hard, but that is what FanStorians like to read.
I admire your open honesty when you write about your life, but would love to read your poetry about the homeless. I look forward to your future posts.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
Comment from Janet Foor
I'm reading a book by Julia Cameron titled, "The Right to Write". It is very insightful and has caused me to examine my writing. She says we are all writers and we should write because it is human nature to write. Interesting!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Jesse.
Blessings
Janet
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I'm reading a book by Julia Cameron titled, "The Right to Write". It is very insightful and has caused me to examine my writing. She says we are all writers and we should write because it is human nature to write. Interesting!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Jesse.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
Comment from Pamusart
Hi, Jesse
Wow.
I don't think I have to question why I write because it's a burning desire.
Why do I write on fan story? I wish I knew. Part of it is to polish up what I've already written.
Part of it is to get feedback to improve my poetry even more
This recent feedback I got wanted me to rewrite the entire poem so that it didn't have two verbs in the same line
That particular suggestion I nixed because it would've required me to rewrite the entire poem
I didn't know you had all those publications and that's good and I didn't know you advocated for the homeless
I feel very deeply about the homeless and I've written numerous poems about them
It seems like the people on fan story like them. But do they want to help the homeless based on them?
I don't know they seem to like it in principle, but maybe still won't do
anything about it
It takes me three days of reviewing to get enough funny money to make a post
So, I myself have been questioning why I stay on fan store
It may not be for much longer
Thank you for this post
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Hi, Jesse
Wow.
I don't think I have to question why I write because it's a burning desire.
Why do I write on fan story? I wish I knew. Part of it is to polish up what I've already written.
Part of it is to get feedback to improve my poetry even more
This recent feedback I got wanted me to rewrite the entire poem so that it didn't have two verbs in the same line
That particular suggestion I nixed because it would've required me to rewrite the entire poem
I didn't know you had all those publications and that's good and I didn't know you advocated for the homeless
I feel very deeply about the homeless and I've written numerous poems about them
It seems like the people on fan story like them. But do they want to help the homeless based on them?
I don't know they seem to like it in principle, but maybe still won't do
anything about it
It takes me three days of reviewing to get enough funny money to make a post
So, I myself have been questioning why I stay on fan store
It may not be for much longer
Thank you for this post
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
