How long have you been a writer and why did you start?

I started writing before I could actually write and I don't handwrite much now because of being disabled. Mostly I type or dictate. My mother remembers me literally crawling around the house because I couldn't walk,bugging people to write dow my sotories and get them out of my head I must have been three or so. I'm thirty-one now and she says if I ever get famous she's going to sell my first stories on EBay and make money. There are still many addicts out there. At the time I though I was going to be a veteranarian, but my hands shake too much so writing was a better course.

I guess I have always liked writing. I wrote some poetry in high school. I also wrote a few short stories. I am motivated to write when I feel words start flowing out of me. When I write short stories it is because I have a story running through my mind so I start putting it down on paper. Often it is a story about an experience in my life. I mostly write poetry now because I like the challenge of writing concisely. Writing poetry has actually helped me write better prose. I don't usually write for money but I had three short stories published in a religious magazine for youth titled Guide magazine. I was paid for these three short stories and it was nice to see my name in print and to receive payment. They paid by the word. I am not sure how much and each story was a different length. I made $45, $35, and $25 for the three stories. Not much even back in the early 80s when I wrote them but my goal was not financial but more about getting my name in print. Yes, I was a little egotistical back then. I have never considered a full time writing career because I don't think that I am disciplined enough to write everyday. I have never kept a journal like some of the other people who responded to your questions and maybe that is why I am not a disciplined writer. But I am okay with that too. So I write poetry now when I feel moved to it.

I still don't consider myself a writer. Haven't written any books or blogs. I like to write small articles for Hubpages and be involved in discussions on myLot. Someday I would like to find someone to write a biography for me because I don't have the confidence to actually sit down and try to write a book. Guess I could start with an outline and fill in the blanks but need someone with more experience. As of right now, I am writing to earn but have found myLot is a great place to socialize as well and am not as interested in the money. I developed an interest in writing when in college but it became secondary to other classes and interests.

I have been a storyteller since I could talk and a writer since I could write. I do it because I know I am meant to even though I had to put it aside for so long. Now am submitting novels that I wrote years ago and have re-edited. Joining a writing group is a great way to get motivated and find markets you may not find on your own!

I started to write back when I was in grade school. It was really something that I am used of doing. I didn't intend to be a writer then, I guess I just needed to put my thoughts into words because I don't have the courage to say it. Since then, I keep journals where I could write my thoughts. Ever since I knew about blogs, I have done my own as well and up to now, I am still very much into it. I am writing because I just want to, and perhaps, if I can develop my writing abilities and got the chance, I can do it to get some incentives. :)

I've been a writer most of my life, but a professional writer for twenty years. I write because I'm called to do it. It's what I do best in the world. I write both for money and for the love of doing so.

i started writing my novel in 2003 because i am a college grad with no job connections and couldnt get in anywhere, and many people and friends i know kept telling my that they liked my writing style and my writing is entertaining. so, they encouraged me to write my first novel. i am also a graphic designer and photographer. i self-published it myself on the lulu site, doing all the work myself. and now i am marketing it and designing the promo material. check out The Sand Dollar by Fifi Leigh on the lulu site. i am currently trying to draw a graphic novel now. i am trying to start my own career.