Saturday, January 20, 2007

Why I Write

Writing is the act of creating written works. It is not what most teenagers are into. Rarely do I hear of people who want to write something. Others think this is a waste of time and dull to begin with. I used to think that too, way back then. Back when I didn’t know the importance and the benefits gained in writing. But now I think I know why.

I write because I need to. As a student, it is expected that one should write, either as a must for projects or seat works. The need to write comes when a teacher requires you as basis for grading and as a way for the teacher to check your grammar and English. Coherence, continuity of thought and correct use of grammar are some that should be taken in account when writing. Through writing, I train myself. I train my mind to concentrate on its thoughts as writing requires concentration.

I write because I love to. It requires a matter of time before I get to think of the correct topic to write about. When I feel that I want to write something, I write, it is as simple as that. I’ll write something about the weather, the people I see , the friends I’ve met, the life of a student, anything, one can write anything as long as he has the passion.

I write to communicate. Writing is like talking to someone who is not physically present, though. In writing, I can talk about what I want and what I feel. I can express my innermost thoughts and feelings about a specified topic, an example is when one writes a love letter, it’s a way of communicating to the person you like, you express your feelings towards that special person through writing because speaking to the person face to face about one’s feelings might feel awkward.

Such are the reasons why I write. To me, it does not require a lot of talent and skill for a person to write. A person only needs the interest in writing and the ability to write, and with that one is ready to grab a pen and a paper and write. Having a diary would help you do well in writing more. If you want, you can ask your teachers about the secrets in good writing if you are very fond of it. Once your writing skills are enhanced, the job of a journalist would suit you best and you could even earn a lot of money. So, as you can see, many things are gained in writing, not just for the reason that you can be good at English grammar but also as an instrument for you to express your ideas.

I recommend other people to engage in writing because who knows what difference, writing would bring to their life. Writing should not be hated but loved. There is nothing lost when you write, perhaps you gain. You gain satisfaction once you finish writing and you are able to express your thoughts more.

So, spread the word.##

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