I am glad I started writing again
At a younger age I wrote a lot. Loved writing essays and kept a personal dairy until I got married. For some reason I than stopped writing till about 10 years ago where started a little webdesign company and wrote some texts for websites.
A also did some writing about local events in my village for local newspapers. All in Dutch language.
Since a year I started writing again. Also in English what was a challenge since my English was a bit rusty.
And I am glad I did. And not only because it helps branding myself;
- Writing helps me to sort out my thoughts
- Writing keeps memories alive. So do pictures and videos but often memorable moments occur when you do not have a camera at hand. I will forget them if I do not write them down. It is also fun to read stuff you wrote years ago.
- Writing helps to deal coping with things. Sometimes there are things you can't talk about because it is too difficult due to emotions. In that case I write it of my chest.
- Writing is rewarding. Sometimes you can help people.
Recently I got an idea. Because I became a grandmother. I am going to start a diary for my grand children. With stories about funny things they did or said and stories about trips, things they did that make me happy or proud. They get it when I'm gone.
When you also like writing you may want to join a Writers Club or group. There are some groups here on APSense.
What I noticed in regards to writing in another language, it gets easier if you do it a lot. Practice makes the master applies certainly also to writing.
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Comments (10)
Paula van Dun16
Retired
Thanks CC for your nice comment, I started a public diary on kooiii which is basically a diary of online adventures mostly.
C C Howard6
Small Business Owner
Neat Article Paula. I have written a lot when I was younger also. I kept a diary, daily which really helped me through some extremely trying times. The diary for your grandchildren is a fabulous idea. Will be good for some laughs later on for sure. Thanks for sharing this post as well as the valuable links. Writing can be so much fun as well as a form of therapy. Good to help work out plans too. Recently I have started writing again as well, anticipating getting back on a regular basis. This ar
Sanjita Nanda6
SEO SR.Expert
Wow,
Great idea.This is really very informative Rvg page and it helps me a lot. Thanks for making such a informative Rvg page for me.
Mohann Krish6
Writing a diary for one's grandchildren is a brilliant idea. This together with pics at the right moments would explain to the kids when they grow up what they were upto (most of the time!). One can remind oneself what had happened at that moment because there would be a narrative too. I am sure to implement this idea. Thanks, Paula.
Vps Malhotra16
Free Lancer
your bio and your this article has kindles a desire in me tostart writing great thanks to you for giving such a push I donot know how long this shalllast
today I am all consumed withthe vitory news
Great all the best and congraats for the forthcoming grandmother hood
I am at 80 am going to be great great grand father
Turky the land of freedom all the best to you and your family feom India
i like your site sand shall be part of these soon
Chukwuekwu Okonta12
Forensic accountant
Thanks,is true writing helps keep records of events and thoughts.
Larry Davis2
Yes Paula ,
writing really does have it own rewards ....and as you mentioned...
sorting out thougths is a Great one.
Yusmana Windarto6
I'm Back!
like it. I enjoy writing too. Keep writing Paula.
Alirio Benavides Enr...6
www.serenigy.com/negocioglobal
JOY OF WRITING. WONDERFUL
Cindy Bolley16
HHCTB?
What a wonderful memory for your grandchildren
Great idea Paula.
Cindy