answers1: It would actually take a bit for me to consider the
transition between writer and author. Why? I don't think that I like
the idea of pressure being on my work. Writing is more of a hobby of
mine, creating characters and worlds just for my own entertainment.
Publishing is serious business, and frankly there are few people whose
work is up to snuff for the real world. Even if I were to be good
enough, I'll be sensitive about making changes to the adventures that
got me through the days. <br>
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As for what would be enough to think about publishing, I think the
first step if writing out a full piece that I can't critically edit
much more. After that I will share with friends/family, and probably
follow with a lot more newfound critical editing. Then, and only
then, would I inquire to agents about my work. The whole process
would have to be done half-hearted. Even though I'm aware it's not
all it can be and always has room for improvement, it's still my
creation and I have to be sure that I'm not going to get my feelings
hurt over it.
answers2: This is how I see it. Everyone is given some kind of gift
from their Creator. The ability to write is a gift. However, if you
were born with that gift, it is your responsibility to hone it and
train it so that you become an author. Not everybody who thinks they
have that gift do have it. A lot of people think they do. Or wish they
do. Just like I wish I had the ability to be a ballroom dancer, but I
know I am not and never will be. When you have honed and trained that
skill into talent and people start to pay attention to your work and
are willing to pay you for it - then you become an author. Pax-C
answers3: Writer: If someone tells me I wrote something amazing. I
write because I feel like it. If I think writing might help someone or
if I read a book that I think is just horrid, I might publish
something to counteract it. Right now I'm working on something to
battle the Golden Compass.
answers4: I am a writer, and I would have to say what I driving me to
become an author is my creativity. I love writing and, creating
characters, and adventures. Plus when people (around me and over the
internet) read my work, they like it. Some people give me negitive
feedback, but all that does is make me work even harder. <br>
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If you have time, check out some of my work on www.writerscafe.org <br>
my author name is Spade
answers5: For authors, what have driven you to become an author? The
irritating feeling that I could do it. (Not to be a total PIA, but
could you check your grammar before you post a question? If you do,
I'll sneak back in here and take this part out.) <br>
I'm an unpublished novelist at the moment, but what I enjoy about
writing is the ability to play god! You know, create people, cause
them unsurmountable problems, have them surmount said problems, and
end with some sort of revelation.
answers6: I think, therefore I am... a writer! <br>
That may not have made any sense but hey... it sounded neat, right? =P
But I digress... <br>
... I've always wanted to be an author, ever since I got really into
writing when I was maybe 7 or 8! I think it's got to do with how much
I really would like to know that my work is out there, and someone is
reading it that has never met me before! They don't know me, so they
won't feel bad saying, "This is awful!" or feel obliged to say "This
is amazing!" It really would make me happy just to see my work on a
shelf somewhere! =D <br>
... I don't care about the money, and not really about the fame...
just the satisfaction of knowing that my work is OUT THERE would just
give me a happy glowy buzz! =P
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