What brings you to writing?

[blazeofglory]

That writing is adventurous is an open-secret, something that induces someone to write. But I wonder what made people to choose this job from myriad others notwithstanding the fact that it does not pay them for all that they do dedicatedly and self-sacrificially, for we know most of writers if they take on the profession / career of writing are underpaid lots in point of fact. Yet the mockery is that despite it is underpaying and unsatisfying more and more people are hooked to it. I do not know for sure what hooked me to this activity in the face of all the difficulties I have to undergo while writing. Indeed it is really a big challenge to be a writer and to outstand from the majority and to prove yourself to the world that you have something to offer is a matter of test or ordeal in life.

I do not how it goes exactly in developed economies, in poor countries those who take to the writing profession will have to suffer more often than not. The meager incomes writers get can not help them with their basic needs and as a result they will starve and be famished.

Therefore writing is at one end something that thrills you and excites your senses but in reality when it comes to dealing with day to day realities it thwarts you.

I want to ask you what brings you to writing of all other lucrative or rewarding occupations?

[muhsin]

Though, writing is not my business. Yet, I think like shading more light on one point you raised would be of significance. And thats saying/asking; why, despite its being lucrative, people still have interest in it (writing)?

I don't know how it is there--in developed countries like yours, but any African writer almost knows that fact; just write neither for fame nor fortune. But to help your (local) community people in solving so-so problems facing them.

Although I above said writing is not my business, but I do write now as a student and think of doing so even affter my studentship. Why? Writing is interesting. Very interesting venture, man. This is why I also reckon most people choose to write.

Don't have much time to talk tall. But when I get back.:thumbs_up