New Beginnings
I suppose I should kick this thing off right, yeah? I'm Ari, I'm 22 and I'm a writer. I realize that list bit may be self evident-- what am I doing now if not writing? Stories are my life and always have been. They're more than just an escape from the horrors we face in everyday life-- they're a chance to understand life. As a kid, stories were nothing more than a game of pretend and maybe reading a good book. Now I've published my first novel, and I have many more on the way.
Why do I write? That's a question I get asked a lot, whether directly or indirectly. Why? Because I have to. No matter how hard I try not to, my mind is constantly spinning stories; I'm constantly noticing things I shouldn't. I have but two options: Let it fester in my mind for all eternity... or write it down. Obviously, I choose the latter. But that's not the only reason I write. Stories can change lives and teach lessons-- they live on long after the writer has left this world. We still read classics like Pride & Prejudice and Sherlock Holmes. Many stories become legends for each generation. I don't simply write for myself, though it does help ease my mind-- I write for you, dear reader. Because you may be having a hard life or a maybe just a really bad day. You might need a character to relate to in order to find the courage to keep pressing on. I write because I have a passion for people like you.
That being said, writing is NEVER easy. My storyboards are a mess, and my thought journals messier still. Even harder is the actual act of publishing. My novel has been out since November, and though I've sold a number of copies, I've seen no profit. Much like any entertainment career, my success rides completely on the coat tails of my fans. So far it's slow going. I'm not sure if it's the slow start, or if people just can't find it, but I'm doing my best to advertise like crazy. There are many people in my life who don't think I can do this, and I intend to prove them wrong. As a child, books were my closest friends. Being a successful writer is a dream I will reach, no matter how long it takes. I've worked six years on my first book series-- six years of intense planning and mapping that some say mirrors J.R. Tolkien. Please, dear readers, don't let my struggles be in vain. Give me a chance. I promise I shan't disappoint.
Why do I write? That's a question I get asked a lot, whether directly or indirectly. Why? Because I have to. No matter how hard I try not to, my mind is constantly spinning stories; I'm constantly noticing things I shouldn't. I have but two options: Let it fester in my mind for all eternity... or write it down. Obviously, I choose the latter. But that's not the only reason I write. Stories can change lives and teach lessons-- they live on long after the writer has left this world. We still read classics like Pride & Prejudice and Sherlock Holmes. Many stories become legends for each generation. I don't simply write for myself, though it does help ease my mind-- I write for you, dear reader. Because you may be having a hard life or a maybe just a really bad day. You might need a character to relate to in order to find the courage to keep pressing on. I write because I have a passion for people like you.
That being said, writing is NEVER easy. My storyboards are a mess, and my thought journals messier still. Even harder is the actual act of publishing. My novel has been out since November, and though I've sold a number of copies, I've seen no profit. Much like any entertainment career, my success rides completely on the coat tails of my fans. So far it's slow going. I'm not sure if it's the slow start, or if people just can't find it, but I'm doing my best to advertise like crazy. There are many people in my life who don't think I can do this, and I intend to prove them wrong. As a child, books were my closest friends. Being a successful writer is a dream I will reach, no matter how long it takes. I've worked six years on my first book series-- six years of intense planning and mapping that some say mirrors J.R. Tolkien. Please, dear readers, don't let my struggles be in vain. Give me a chance. I promise I shan't disappoint.
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