We all have something to say

I have been reading about these set of questions from others here. I felt that I have already answered these in my previous posts that's why I wasn't that interested but upon reading Ruffa's post earlier, it gave me the motivation to write mine too. She also posted there the link for the completed set of questions. Upon checking it, there were a lot! So for now, let's just answer some of them.

Just like most of you, I too was a skeptic. I didn't trust myself right away when I was invited by bloghound to a platform before. That seemed like yesterday but it has been years and still I am here writing.

What inspired you to start writing

Additional source of income. The first blogging site that I have joined was lucrative. I have mentioned before that I have joined late in that site. I have learned that some of made that their full time job. Imagine earning at least USD100 or more a day in just a couple of hours. It was fun as well. I found a past time where I can make money out of it and it was easy doing so. Too easy to earn from that site but it was mismanaged that's why it didn't last long. I have been to other blogging sites that pay but nothing was as easy as that first one.

In the process, I have to admit that money is still the main motivation for me to write and then the fun that comes with it.

How long have you been writing?

I think it was in 2014 when I joined a blogging site and until now I have been writing. I have been writing before that. I have journals before until it was replaced by blogging sites.

When did you start writing?

During elementary days. I think it was fourth grade that we were taught about essay writing. I remember we have writing books. We were given a topic to write and those were graded. I don't recall any topic from those days. Then there were letters when I got into high school and later on until it was replaced by email.

What advice would you give a new writer, someone just starting out

Have fun. Write about what you know and what you are comfortable with. The only writing I have is through platforms like this. Being original and engagement will surely help you. Build your network and establish yourself. If you want to be a serious writer like writing a book and such, I'd rather leave that to the experts to tell you how to succeed.

How do you handle writer’s block

Read. Watch a movie. Take photos. Go out. Eat. Travel. Love. Cry. In other words - experience. Write from what you have experienced. What made you like what you read? How did you feel about a movie? Why did you take photos? When did you go out with friends? Where?

Most of all, find the motivation to write and not force it. If you are like me who doesn't want to miss out, then find a reason to write about. Let your mind wander and wonder.

What time of the day do you usually write?

It varies but recently, I have been comfortable writing before I go to sleep. It's the time that I have done with work and there is nothing else to do.

Describe a typical writing day.

A typical writing day is when the mood is right. It doesn't matter what kind of weather we are having as long as my mind is working and I don't feel pressured writing. Just like now, the words are easy to come by.

What is the most difficult part about writing for you?

How and what to write. Sometimes I find it difficult to talk about a topic or how to formulate my ideas and turn them into words. English is not my native language so I am still grasping for words.

Do you hear from your readers much? What do they say?

So far I haven't read a violent reaction or nasty comment but this is what I like about platforms like this because almost all if not everyone is benign. Unlike the toxicity in social media, we can share our ideas here and everyone is free to share their inputs and we do what with such positivity.

With that, I thank you all for your continued support.

There goes my share for today. It's now raining again. After a super typhoon left our country a few days ago, we now have another one. Karding is out but Luis is in. Praying for everyone's safety.