Writing - An Interview With Three People

I interviewed three people I know about their thoughts on writing.  These are their responses.

What do you think about when you think about writing?

1: When I think about writing, I usually think about the assignment I’m given.  I’m an IT major, so I’m not a very good writer.  I’m really careful about my grammar, because I’m not very good with it.  I had to write a few stories for scholarships, so that’s been on my mind.

2: I like to wait for an idea to hit me, then I work off of that idea.  The general thoughts on the subject are on my mind.  Once an idea hits me, I can’t really think of anything else.

3: I like to think about my life experiences or dreams, and work off of that.  I think my life is very inspiring for me, so that’s usually a big part of what I write.

When do you write?

1: I write when I have an assignment due.

2: I write when I finally feel inspired.  It could take up to a couple of weeks for me to get started, but once I do I like to crank it all out in one sitting.

3: I write all the time.  Whether I think an idea is amazing or not, I feel like I have to write something before the day ends.

What do you write?

1: I write mostly for school assignments, so whatever task is given to me works.

2: I write short stories for both school and fun.

3: I write mostly poetry, but sometimes I write short stories.

Where do you write?

1: I write from the comfort of my bed or Strozier library.

2: I like to write at home, or at various coffee shops to maintain my hipster aesthetic.

3: I usually write at home.

What do you like about writing?

1: I like that it gets me to explore things I don’t normally do.

2: I like that it allows me to journey to other places and perspectives.

3: I like that it gives me a feeling of escape from the dull, everyday life.

What do you dislike about writing?

1: I dislike how hard it is.  Writing isn’t something that naturally comes to me.

2: I dislike when I get writer’s block.

3: I dislike how nerve wracking it is to share my work with other people.

Is composing the same as writing?  Why/Why not?

1: Composing is not the same as writing.  You can compose things that are not written.

2: In a way, yes.  While composing is not actually writing, I feel that anything composed needs at least a written plan.

3: No.  Composing applies to more than just writing.