BICHOK
I started writing novels because I needed to find a way to make a living while working at home. Nothing noble about it. I wasn’t passionate about it, in fact, I had dreamed my whole life of becoming a movie producer. I got sick and had to quit the movie business, and in fact wasn’t able to go to a regular job so I had to find something that would support me. I figured I could write one of those little romance novels, no sweat. It didn’t work out quite as smoothly as I’d hoped (ha!) but it did work out. I was driven by necessity, which is one way to get ones butt in the chair. In fact, necessity keeps putting my butt in the chair, as I don’t relish living in a box under the freeway.
There are many roads to publication, and only one of them is having a deep desire to write.
How come you’re here? What puts your butt in the chair? And what’s going to keep your Butt In Chair, Hands On Keyboard?
November 17th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
I’ve always loved to write, thought about writing seriously but never took the time to do so until two years ago. Being a stay at home mom, I thought I had the time to give it a try.
Now I can’t imagine life without writing! I’ve met so many people, made many friends and accomplished things I never dreamed I could do! And it only gets better. Though it also gets tougher, no doubt.
I wouldn’t trade this for the world.
November 17th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
Writing makes me happy. I once went a year without writing at all, not even a scrap of poetry, and I was pretty miserable. Passion for certain projects keeps me going, as well as friends to share that passion with. I wouldn’t be anywhere near finishing my novel if I didn’t have friends and family encouraging me and inspiring me with their own writing.
November 18th, 2007 at 4:30 am
I started out writing because I *wanted* to write. It was amazing to me that I could do it [sort of] and just a total thrill… I had another job, but all I wanted to do was write. Now though, through circumstances, it’s ended up as the way I earn my living, and the only way I can earn it. I still love to write, it’s still a thrill and joy, and I can’t imagine not doing it, but like Jo, I now pretty much *have* to write, or it’s the cardboard box under the viaduct in my old age…
Many, many thanks, Jo, for posting about a slightly more down to earth reason for BICHOK!
November 18th, 2007 at 11:56 am
Lifelong desire to be an author. My husband’s given me the opportunity to try my hand at actually doing it. Now, the feeling that I need to produce to prove that I can do this is what keeps my butt in the chair.
November 18th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
I have been writing since I was nine years old (nearly 40 years.) I was never really serious about it until after the Avon FanLit event last year. Since then I have been doing my damnedest to get serious and get published. In addition to the joy I get from it, writing is going to be my ticket out of Wal-Mart!! Face it, ladies, I would not have to make much at this writing gig to equal my salary at Wal-Mart. The thought of being with Wal-Mart long enough to become a door greeter is what keeps my butt in the chair!
November 19th, 2007 at 10:06 am
The desire to write was always buried deep within me. I just never knew how. But, when I set my mind to teaching myself to write one of those ‘easy’ romances..I was hooked, and can’t stop. No, it wasn’t and still isn’t easy to finish a book, but I could never think of wanting to do anything else. Some days are harder than others, but I’ve found I have to write everyday or it gets harder to restart. And it took me a while to know that I love to write romantic suspense.
November 12th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
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