User blog comment:Forestpaw13/Community Activity - Monthly Prompt 1/@comment-1266530-20110608163238

I like to write because it gives me a break from the real world. As soon as I pick up my pencil, I no longer have to deal with the stresses of people; instead, my characters do. When I’m in my fantasy land, I’m the leader, if you like; I can control everyone and everything. Naturally, I am a rather shy person and fall back behind the louder more pushy people, but when I’m writing, I’m the centre of attention and I’m the only one being listened to. It makes a nice change.

Also, though it may not be clear on here, I have an awful temper. Writing allows me to filter out my anger onto paper without taking it out on somebody else.

And the last reason that I like to write is because I am good at it. I, apparently, have been creating stories since I could hold a pencil. Now, it comes to me as easily as breathing.