I
really don't know why this takes place. Whenever, I feel restive, I feel like
writing about something. On any (damn) topic.
Then
I search for a pen & paper or a laptop, whatever is easily available, at that
moment in time.
And
then I pour out the thoughts in a linear way related to a certain topic, that
is in my mind somewhere. Already there, waiting to get an expression.
One
of my friends, literally term this process akin to vomit/ heave!
Its
like this, there are certain built-up issues - it can be anything - as diverse
as - Indian/international politics to food grain wastage in India to rain water
conservation.
Going
by the logic of my friend, the written matter, that you conceive & express
should scent badly, after all, it is emptied out of your system.
On
the contrary, whenever, I feel I should express/write on a certain topic, I
research, read, study, observe, confirm/crosscheck, prepare a first draft,
review, rewrite, finalize and publish!
So
I write and then there is relief. And there is a definite sense of happiness
& satisfaction.
I
do feel good, leave alone sense of accomplishment, if any. Mind it, there is no
contractual obligation whatsoever, to write.
Other
factor is should a writer write for the readers? or he/she should just write
according to his/her whims, according his/her likes & dislikes, subject of
study, exact topic and so on?
Tough
questions in a way. I have read about the motivation of great writers and
poets, and also about 'the writers block' when for days, there is nothing to
write, in your mind.
And
when I think deeper on a more serious note, I feel that 'what is inspiration of
writing or stimulation of writing' could ultimately be this - the need to
express and just write your thoughts on a topic.
That,
in itself, is sufficient to be writer, at least for me, at individual level.
Now,
after last few years, it is like writing has now become a fundamental right,
for me as a person!
And
then you get paid for writing! That is like icing on a delicious cake.
