5 bloggers describe the driving force behind their passion for writing in The Passion Project.
“There’s a quote that says ‘I must write, or I shall die of grief.’ and I’ve never read anything more true. I have to write or I feel like I’m going to explode – it’s the only thing I know how to 100% wholeheartedly do and it’s a part of my identity, so the thing that pushes me to write is the fact that it’s what I was put here on this earth to do, and if I was to suppress that, I’d be slowly killing the one thing that makes me who I am.”
“My blog started as a personal journal when I was going through a major transition in my life. I felt lost and needed a way to just get everything out. Since I am much more comfortable typing than physically writing things, a blog was the perfect way to do this. What keeps me writing is the same kind of thing – my blog is still a personal journal of what is going on in my life, but now it’s taken on more of a narrative voice instead of a “dear diary” feel. I love writing. I can’t imagine my life without it now. It helps me to sort through things in my life. Just being able to “get it all out” as they say. That’s what pushes me to write. To destress, to relax, to be able to just articulate my own feelings. Now that I have followers and a community within my blog, it just makes it better. Having that support and interest is also a major push to keep writing.”
“I write because I like to create emotion out of nothing. I like to arrange words in exact orders within phrases that hits you in the heart just right. I like to create emotions and situations and characters and watch them interact. I like art that makes you feel something. And writing is the best way I know how to do that.”
“What pushes me to write is a manor of things, originally it was a distraction from depression and anxiety to try and give myself something to focus on. I also was in a job where I spent every day writing blogs and I really enjoyed it but wished I could talk about my own life. Nowadays I love writing and what pushes me to write is the fact that I know there are people out there who enjoy reading what I say, as well as giving me something to focus on outside of University. I’ve met some lovely blogger friends including you whose blogs I love reading, so it makes me feel almost like part of a little community!”
“The feeling after I write is why I write in the first place. I don’t consider to be a writer. I don’t really care or put thought into how elaborate my writing is – I just write. (You should see my journal, it’s such a mess, and most of it is grammatically incorrect because my thoughts are so fast I can’t keep up.) But I know that when I release my thoughts and emotions I will feel lighter and my mind will declutter.”
Sticky Situation 
I would like to see an expansion of this where anyone can say why they write. How do we arrange that?
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Well there are three options that come to my mind:
1) I continue this as a series on my blog and feature different people (anyone who wants to participate could send me their answers via the contact form on my blog or my email: imfionajessop@gmail.com)
2) everyone is free to write their own answer in the comment section right here.
3) or anyone can write about this on their own blog and I can share a collective post with all of the links.
Do you have any suggestions?
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Loved this post, it’s really fun and inspiring to read about other bloggers’ reasons 🙂 great idea!
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Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Yes I think so too! 🙂
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All of these quotes are so beautiful and I can definitely agree with them to some extent! I’ve always loved writing and just the sheer beauty of being able to create a specific, emotional impact using just a collection of sounds and syllables. Thank you for sharing xox
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So true! Words really are a powerful tool. xx
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awww!! Thank you so much for including me in this! ❤ that's so sweet
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❤❤
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You have such amazing ideas for projects, and interaction with other bloggers in this blogging-world!
Goals man, serious goals (that I personally shall never achieve but yes, goals).
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Thank you, I try my best 😂 Hopefully we can work on something together like we discussed!
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Yes, I would absolutely love that!
Unfortunately, I’m leaving wordpress for about 2 months (so I can study for my exams), but as soon as I get back, I would love if we could work on something together! I will honestly take you up on this, and keep annoying you so that I’m sure that you haven’t forgotten (god, I’m obnoxious) xD
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Oh no, I’ll miss you! But do what needs to be done. I wish you all the best for your exams.
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Yes yes yes! I love this post so damn much and all of these quotes really resonate with me 🙂 xx
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I’m glad they did! So happy you liked it xx
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This is such an amazing idea!!! Great post 🙂
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Aw thank you, so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
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Just read some of your other posts too – I absolutely love how you write and collab with other bloggers. Would it be possible to work together on a post?
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Oooh yes of course! I am always on the search for interesting people to work with. You can contact me through the contact form on my blog and we can mail some ideas back and forth 🙂
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Ok will do 🙂
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Great, can’t wait to collab on something! 🙂
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