Reasons to Write?

I just want to honestly hear what you guys' reasons to start writing was.
For me, it wasn't anything deep and meaningful like I write to escape reality or anything like that. The one and only reason why I started writing was so I can create a story that I have no complaint about. It sounds very snobbish and cocky of me, yeah I know but hear me out guys. I am not a very excellent writer in fact I am mediocre at best but I am an avid reader. I read from both physical published book to ebook, self published stories on wattpad and fanfiction on AFF but you know whenever you read something, there will always be a scene or whatever that make you very frustrated and think to yourself, it could have been better or different. And then you conjure up a whole another scenario in your head, one that you're happy with.
So one day, after finished this great but equally frustrate story, I thought to myself, why don't I just put my ideas into a story, that way I won't be complaining in my head about how the author could have done it differently. Can any of you relate to this haha?
Anyways, what was your reason for wanting to write?
[deactivated] 6 years ago
I write for the same reason as you.
While I am not a good writer (I still am expanding what I have right now, re: ability), I am an avid reader. I remember that I used to read almost exo fics in aff from long to short, to extremely good until too extremely bad or sappy, but I was okay with it. Until one day, I fed up. I left aff for about months to move to wattpad, live journal, fanfictions.net and other sites. Simply, because I found the majority of preffered stories in aff are repetitive in ideas, plot and characters, that it no longer surprise me at all, or kept me eagerly waiting. But, it weren't all like that of course, there are some that good :)
So, one day, I decided to write. My first story was actually well-planned with all one could ask for in a story but very bad executed. Then, I started my second story (with the idea against the usual we have in aff) without finishing the first one and actually is doing well.
Other reason, I write as my hobby. It give me some sort of relaxation after pouring my ideas into words.
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sleepingprince 6 years ago
I basically write bec ause i wanted to share my words and work with the hope to inspire others. But i mainly write just for the fun of it. Its also a way to express myself and to be more creative
missheartbreaker 7 years ago
i have a lot of pent up feels and frustration but mostly feels when I listen to kpop/watch MVs/shows/fancams etc and need an outlet to express these feels because nobody i associate with are into kpop so i have no one to talk about it with LOL

which is why im rly bad at writing long fics/being motivated to update regularly... i only feel the need to write when the feels are very intense

also i have a lot of weird fantasies??? and i get to live vicariously through writing/reading
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[deactivated] 7 years ago
As far as I can remember, I've always enjoyed writing and found it to be an enjoyable way to combat stress. Like a lot of people before me have already mentioned, I also tend to daydream all sorts of scenarios and whatnot 24/7, so it was a good way to get all of those ideas out of my head and focus on other things! In addition, I found that writing helped me improve both my writing and speaking skills in my native language - which is the language I first started writing short stories in. So, when I start learning a foreign language and my vocabulary has expanded significantly, I switch to writing in that language in order to improve my skills. Truthfully, I think writing has helped me even more in that aspect rather than becoming a better author (which is fine really, I have no desire to become a published author any time soon lol), considering I'm now fluent in three foreign languages - soon to be four. c:
Sehuns_bag_of_Lays 7 years ago
Honestly though, as embarrassing as it sounds I've been imagining fanfiction since I was about four. I didn't even know how to write, but after I watched Disney movies I couldn't help but wonder, "What if?" I would tell it to my parents like it was a medal of honour. Then I found fanfiction a couple years ago, and then the question of "What if?" just pops up and that's how I started writing. :/

And I could relate with yours as well... If an author had a frustrating ending I just think of all the other endings that ship could've gotten.
faodail 7 years ago
this doesnt apply to everyone but aff is a place for delusional people, loners who want attention and thrive off others worshipping them for their mediocre "writing" because no one in real life idolises them. main reason why you see so many mary sues in stories, ulzzang in fic posters etc. it's pathetic!
Solbee 7 years ago
I can't relate. I started writing, because I've always been writing things down ever since I was 11 or 12. I always loved 'write a random story' assignments when I was in primary. I've always wanted to become a writer. But then I noticed that I liked writing songs and pomes better than stories, so I started off with that. After 8 years or so that changed and people began to request stories. It was only until December 2013 when I started writing on Asianfanfics for a few friends who enjoyed my horrible crap I wrote back then. But bless them. Without them I wouldn't be here today.
Invisible_hunter 7 years ago
At first it was purely for relieving stress and escaping all my problems, but then I grew to love it and when I saw how people actually took the time to read my stories, it was like a whole new world has opened up for me. Moreover, in aff I can be myself, dreaming and believing in some happy endings. In reality, I'm always the serious realist in the debate, but here I can just be dreamy and all.
YeojaUiMongsang 7 years ago
Actually, my reason is pretty much what yours is plus a little more. Back when I first started reading fanfiction about anime, which is how I started out, I would find the stories cool and all, but just like you said, sometimes I would read a story containing a character or scene that I didn’t really like or would have wrote different. Now, I wasn’t going to tell the author how to write of course – it’s their story – and it was around this time that I noticed a lot these comments on Youtube videos. I watch gaming videos, and so at times there would be someone complaining about how a person played and others would respond saying things like “If you don’t like it, go play the game your way” and I basically took that advice and applied it to writing. So, I started writing so I could make stories with the characters and plots that I wanted, with them interacting and acting in a way that I liked. Also, I write to be different, unique, and put out all the ideas I have to let peeps see. Plus, I’ve come to enjoy writing and want to try and make a career out of it, write actual books and possibly do other things.
Cordiform 7 years ago
I've always written for as long as I can remember (although that doesn't mean I've improved much over my lifetime lmao). As a kid I always daydreamed and fantasised about anything and everything... eventually I wanted to write it down and have a copy of it. I think it was probably influenced by the fact that I've always loved reading too. Then it became a way for me to express myself, and a way for me to escape. The reasons always change over the years I suppose, but I can't imagine not writing. It's just something I like to do
ladywolf 7 years ago
My reason is almost the same as the first one posted. I read a story which had so much potential and it disappointed me with it's ending. So I imagined my own instead. And then I realized I could write stories of my own, with which I would be fully satisfied. I could create my own characters (especially female because oh God, female OCs on AFF have a tendency to be just......not what I like). Also, my ideas tend to be building up in my mind until I decide to write them and finally clear my head. So i can relate to most of the people here. Finally, I wanted to grow as a writer, explore my abilities. I am not saying I am that good now, but I am a lot better than before.
damnationSUruck 7 years ago
Firstly, I wanted to create and present something magical to the world. Secondly, I really, /really/ wanted to read the ideas in my mind instead of just imagining them, because when it's on paper, the novelty doesn't wear out easily.
And yes. I can totally relate to your predicament, haha. It happens /all/ the time.
MissLalaMoon 7 years ago
I began to write because I was bored and needed something to do, lol. That was one of the reason for a very long time until I saw that many things I like weren't getting written, so I began to write that stuff. For me and other people who like that stuff. So yeah, that's it.
mirrue 7 years ago
At first, I write simply because I read a lot of fics and I want to write one too. I've always love imagining stuff in my head. After improving a lot, I found my passion in writing. Now, I write because I want to, and sometimes, I have to. I want to get away from reality and go through the life of my characters instead. :D
PanmiChan 7 years ago
One of the reasons why I started writing was I needed a distraction. Before I wrote, I had a lot of imagination and daydream a lot (and still do) so I talked to my toys very young. It was a normal thing to do but it started to become an addiction especially when I got older and I was getting to an age where I needed to mature. So writing was my alternative and I finally stopped talking to my toys when I was 15 (yes judge me while you can but I don't care). Since then I've enjoyed writing. I know I'm not good but it's also something that I don't get bored of.
LilyLisa 7 years ago
I have similar reasons to @wendywrites. I daydream a lot, conjuring various scenarios and writing is an outlet for that. Another reason is that I want to see my favorite pairings in those scenarios and I usually ship couples who aren't the most popular and don't have many stories written about them. Plus, growing up I always wanted to read about queer couples but there wasn't many books with such themes. That's why I gravitated towards fan fiction and after reading tons of stories from different fandoms, I began writing fan fiction myself.
MissMinew 7 years ago
I had a story to tell. That's literally it. One of my all time favorite characters walked into my head one evening and sat down and said "Minji, tell my story" - and that's how I started writing.
damelumienarc 7 years ago
I don't remember why I started writing (or when exactly, certainly it happened over a decade ago). I just kinda... did? And ever since I can't stop. I have always had ideas for stories, even before I could actually write. Generally, the reason I write is to pour out my ideas, but in addition to that, I write to create alternative events to stories I read or watched that I find unsatisfactory XD
wendywrites 7 years ago
I've always been an avid reader and used to daydream a lot. There are always lot of snippets of dialogue, scenes, ideas, and plot lines floating around in my head, and getting them down in fics helps clear my mind. Also, part of the reason I started writing fanfics was because the stories/pairings I wanted to read about didn't exist. Or if they did, it was for a fandom I wasn't really into or the story didn't go the way I'd want it to go. Basically it was a 'be the change you want to see in the world' kind of thing.