“I Write Because…”: Six Bloggers on Finding Inspiration for Their Sites

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We often hear from members of the WordPress.com community who tell us how their sites came to be — and what drives them to continue publishing. Here are six bloggers, both veteran and new, explaining their passion in their own words.

Feminine Vestige

What inspires me as a blogger is the ability to reach people on a real and fundamental level that I can’t do in my everyday life. I wrote a poem in response to a Daily Prompt about feminism. It was very personal and I felt powerful and vulnerable while I wrote it. I received a comment on it that validated every single reason why I wanted to start blogging in the first place. A man commented, “I may not be a woman, but having read what you have written, I feel I am, or should be, a feminist.” It was my proudest blogging moment.

Cappuccino Connected

Blogging gives me a voice I wouldn’t normally have beyond the realm of cyberspace. Yes, I have an online identity within social media where I interact with others. What I didn’t have was a unique way to say, “Hey, stop for a second and read what I have to say, see what I have to share.” I’m inspired by so many other bloggers and how they develop and evolve.

Plasma

As any other blogger, I get inspired by that dot on the notifications bell icon. It makes me immensely happy when people find their lives relatable to mine, and become happy by reading my articles or poetry. My recent poem got appreciated which inspired me so much.

Truths My Sisters Told

As a person who lives with mental illness, I know that there are not enough forums for open conversation regarding the stigmas surrounding it. I hope to change that through sharing my personal experiences and struggles on the path to recovery.

You Him and Her

My first published article was in response to the Superpower Discover Challenge. I didn’t expect anyone to like it, comment, or follow my blog because of it, but I definitely hoped it may give someone a different outlook on my superpower, which is forgiveness. I received a comment from one lady who said that she was reading it at 4 A.M. and it gave her goosebumps. After I read that, I knew I had to keep writing and that someone, somewhere, will be impacted.

Akshita Jaiswal

As a fashion and lifestyle blogger, the ever-changing colors and textures inspire me to know more and pen down my thoughts. Writing about fashion or life is like meditation for me — it makes me excited and calm at the same time, and brings with it a dose of energy every day.

What drives you to publish your posts? Share your take in the comments, or leave us a note at The Daily Post.

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  1. I write because it’s just how I tick…I need to express it in words and make it more permanent with photos. I write because I like to share some thoughts and images.

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  3. On the other hand, I just got ignored on a periscope live broadcast so felt “free” to x out of it. I’m still working on the post so will get it done shortly. Live broadcasting seems to be important these days and there is a whole psychology behind it.

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  4. I write because I love to write. The subject is as the mood takes me and the audience is whoever happens to knock on the door of my page! Generally I’m writing for pleasure and just because. ✏ 😊

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  7. I started my blog as a means to document a new journey in my life. Admittedly, I haven’t been too consistent with my writing, however, whenever I’m drawn back into it, I never cease to stop. My love affair with writing started at a young age an I hope maintain and develop more content on my blog. Writing gives me a sense of closure that I can’t seem to find anywhere else.

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  8. I write because it’s my most natural way of self-expression. I write to point out that which I love, dislike and would like to change about various things. Writing is the voice I never had and I love it

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  9. I am still trying to find my way. It is pretty hard to know exactly what to do. Mainly because if I write in my own language people don’t seem really interested. I will probably have to reconsider the whole idea.

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  13. Because there’s an energy within me that need to be released. I found out that I could write few years ago; it’s like a fresh breath of air every time I’m inspired. I do think that I need to grow a lot about my writing and I’m also glad that I can find many people interested in it.

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  15. I’ve only just started writing- I write because I find it cathartic. It’s a platform to say everything I wish I had said. If it reaches others, or others can relate to my posts then that’s a bonus! ☺️

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  17. I write because I love to do so. I love to make people laugh, did so through Facebook for a long time and was getting a lot of nudges to do it properly and set it up as a blog rather than keeping it on there. I guess even if I just make one person laugh it’s worth it, either that or I need to work on my SEO.

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  18. I write because I love to connect. I’m a self proclaimed “social butterfly” and people around me will credit that. Writing is a way for me to see the world without moving. A way to build a network that spans from world wide. There’s nothing greater.

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  19. Let’s cut through the crap here. All bloggers do what we do for three basic reason. Adjust the three rings on the Venn diagram for your customized fit.
    1) We love to write.
    2) It’s an outlet for expression people in our real worlds don’t want to hear as much as we want to share.
    3) Inside all of us, there’s at least a flicker of pure, uncut narcissism which believes the next post is the one that turns us into the next Faulkner.

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  20. I’ve only just started, and the thing that motivates me to keep going is the feedback. Although I assume it is mostly bias coming from my family and friends, having someone say that it has made them think differently or they are going to try something new because of what I have written makes it all worth while. I am trying now to get unbiased views and comments and opinions from people who I don’t know, maybe it’s a throw back to when I was shy and not noticed, I want to be, just hidden behind the screen a little bit…

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  21. I just started blogging and twittering. I want to write because I know a whole slew of people, turned ghosts, living in my memory bank. I want to clean house!! They have been loitering upstairs for far too long. I want to turn these ghosts into fictional characters and send them on their way. It’s time to move out. I launched my first and only blog this month February, 2017.

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  22. Wow! I started blogging in high school, mostly for complaining about my teenager life LOL. When I grow up, I found my passion through traveling, writing and spiritual journey that awaken your soul and guide you to the right path. Now I’m a happy blogger who loves to share all the happiness I discovered with other people.

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  23. I have been writing all my life, however, I never thought to start a blog. Instead I have a collection of journals that I can go back and reflect on my life. Now I am writing to inspire others to seek light in their life. I created m personal concept “Lightspiration” in order to show people you can find light if you seek it. It is exciting to understand and believe we have the capabilities to change our lives and those around.

    I live by my mottos BeAuthentic and LiveExtraordinary. These are part of my learning process to reach my fullest potential in life, and I hope to help others do the same.

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  24. I started this blog early last year. 100 posts later, it has been an amazing journey! This blog was born because I wanted to write. I also wanted an outlet to express my views or opinions on medications, our health care system or simply documenting anything related to my career in pharmacy.

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  25. I write because I want to share my experiences and regardless of what language I am using native language (Filipino) or English. I believe that good articles are not about the language that you use but the composition itself. I know that I am not far good writer but I am still learning and open to learn. 😊

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  26. Writing gives me a pleasure of expressing myself, all that is stuck inside me, all that i see, observe and think but cant disclose to anyone directly..I write cause i wanna be heard and at a point of time i wanna shout at the society that its enough. I want people to know the untold stories, they overlook, to make them feel that they may also be in the shoes of my imagined character..its an outlook and a valve to the society simultaneously…

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  27. Through writing, I have found a way to express myself. Writing gives me the voice I badly need. Writing helps me purge the emotions i so badly want to release. Writing gives me a temporary relief from this otherwise superficial world. I write in order to stay sane.

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