Writing is my Joy

I love to write. I'll write just about anything: poems, rambles, journals, stories (nonfiction, fiction, fanfiction), really anything that fulfills that spot inside me that needs to write. I have to pour out my thoughts, whether that means in cyberspace, or in one of my many journals, notebooks, and diaries. I've become looser about how I write in recent years. I used to feel really worried about the fact that other people might see what and how I write, and so I'd spend a lot of time trying to make them seem really eloquent and prosey. Although I still try in my work to make my words beautiful and best show what is in my head, I try to relax when I'm writing stuff like this. I've discovered that I can write pretty coherently if I just write EXACTLY what's in my head. So it's like I have a running commentary as I write, and I write just that, very informally and exact. I guess most people do this, in some way, but the particular way I do it is new to me. Anyway, I don't know if all of that is really worth reading to anyone, but that's alright. You don't have to. :)

I've been so inspired by the beautiful things that people on Gaia have written, quite effortlessly it seems, that I want to try to write in a lovelier way too, but sometimes that seems forced, so I don't do it. Everyone on here practically seems like a famous writer, they all write so perfectly, and sometimes it can be a bit intimidating, because I feel like I don't come off well, but I guess that's just part of the experience.

I don't plan on being a Writer with capital “W” in my career life; in fact, I want to be an archaeologist. But I discovered Elizabeth Peters the other day, and I've been inspired to try to emulate her a bit, in writing fiction based upon my experiences and knowledge in the field. I think I could do that, especially if I really tried to develop my abilities. So I guess that's what I'm trying to bring into the world: more writing. ;) And maybe more of a general appreciation for the work that archaeologists do, and for ancient history and peoples.

Thanks for letting me spout off and peace,
Samantha