Why do I want to write?

I have always had a passion to write. Not sure why but I like to sit down and put thoughts down and form a story. I have written stories or "short takes" but never let others read them until I joined this forum. I like knowing people like reading what I write and knowing that they get enjoyment from what they have read.

The only thing is, I know my writing lacks luster and substance. I feel my writing could be more interesting if I can get the concepts of writing. What am I missing in writing? What can I do to make it better? What all should I consider when writing? (other than the audience)

I am taking college courses and right now I am learng so much about grammar and punctuation (which is still a pain in the ass), but I know there is more to writing than just grammar and puncutuation. I know there has to be something that grabs the attention of the reader and keep them hooked but HOW?

I know I have a lot to improve with my writing but I want to know where, what, how, why and when.

subwife

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Originally Posted by submissivewife

I have always had a passion to write. Not sure why but I like to sit down and put thoughts down and form a story. I have written stories or "short takes" but never let others read them until I joined this forum. I like knowing people like reading what I write and knowing that they get enjoyment from what they have read.

The only thing is, I know my writing lacks luster and substance. I feel my writing could be more interesting if I can get the concepts of writing. What am I missing in writing? What can I do to make it better? What all should I consider when writing? (other than the audience)

I am taking college courses and right now I am learng so much about grammar and punctuation (which is still a pain in the ass), but I know there is more to writing than just grammar and puncutuation. I know there has to be something that grabs the attention of the reader and keep them hooked but HOW?

I know I have a lot to improve with my writing but I want to know where, what, how, why and when.

subwife

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Great job----now I am going to let you in on the a big secret of writing ---do not worry so much about the readers---Write for yourself----when ever I try to write something ---I make it a fantasy in my mind---and I put my fantasy on paper ----when the story satisfies me then and only then is it good enough to be published--- I may fantasize each scene in detail.

now I will PM you the next task

Thanks Rabbit1 I can't wait to do this one. My mind is already going on this. I hope I can successfully get it all on paper.