Why I Write // Daniel Aôndona // Nonfiction
WHY I WRITE The age-old question of why writers write has a unique answer for each individual. The reasons are as diverse as the writers themselves, influenced by their muse, goals, and background. This diversity is what makes writing a source of pleasure, driving writers to be consistent, determined, and growth-oriented. This essay aims to explore my personal motivations for writing. To begin, I may be wrong in saying I started writing at the age of eight or nine. However, I vividly remember writing my first short story in primary three or four. I recall pouring my heart onto a sheet of paper, hesitant to share it with anyone due to my shyness, which I still struggle with today. Compared to other writers, I began writing at a relatively early age, but the reasons behind my passion for writing are complex and multifaceted. For me, writing has transformed from a hobby to a necessity. It's a means to express the depths of my emotions, capturing life's experiences in all their be...
