17 Reasons I Write

17 Reasons on the 17th day of the writing challenge:

1. Writing relaxes me.
2. I write to learn
3. Writing opens new worlds for me.
4. I write because there is both power and truth in words
5. Writing connects me to other writers.
6. I write to see the shapes that words take on paper or on screen
7. Writing gives voice to the words that I am pondering about
8. I write my frustrations in order to not store them inside
9. Writing translates everyday happenings into stories
10. I observe, therefore I write
11. Writing creates lasting memories
12. I write to ask questions and debate answers 
13. Writing helps me to make sense of the world around me
14. I write because words keep me company on a dark morning or on a bright evening
15. Writing makes me feel part of something much bigger and more important
16. I write because I want to practice the craft that I teach
17. Writing is what you do when you love it!

After reading Kimberley's post this morning, I just have to add two more items to my list. You can read Kimberley's post here.

18. I feel alive when I write

19. Writing gives me purpose

Then I read Michelle's post, and I felt that I needed to add one more item to my list. You can read Michelle's post here.

20. Writing is thinking