Welcome to the Writer's Corner

                                          


                 Hello and welcome to the Writer's Corner. If you find yourself grabbing pen and paper when you feel like expressing yourself, constantly inventing new worlds, and reaching for the next idea to put into words then this is just the place for you. I am EJ Norris, author of The Mirror and The Sword and there are few things I enjoy more than sharing the joys of the writing art. Writer's fellowship is very important. It brings out ideas, encouragement, and lots of smiles. Every writer out there is unique as a fingerprint and through sharing there is so much we can learn from each other.
               The mission of this blog is to bring writer's together. Whether you write short stories, the next big novels, or let your emotions out raw in poetry, I welcome your insights on the topics soon to be brought forward here. Hopefully this will become a bustling center for writers encouraging each other in their passion. Come by the comment strand, introduce yourself, and write out what you think on the topic at hand, or bring a new topic for discussion. But please be mindful of our atmosphere. This is a cozy, friendly place so keep all remarks kind and appropriate.

Today's Topic:
What motivates you as a writer? What keeps those words flowing and how long have you been at it?

My Answer: I've had two basic motivations for my work. When I started out it was just because it was fun. Let's face it, it's good to be the boss. In writing, you dictate everything that happens. In it's own odd little way it makes you feel quite powerful. So, first motivation, just plain fun. Then the second motivation came along when I included my faith in my writing. I prayed, and still pray, to write for the glory of God. I feel compelled to tell His story in as many ways and as many times as is conceivable in the world of literature. This really keeps my wheels turning and the trilogy that came from praying for His will has been the most vibrant and resilient of any story I've worked on (still working.) Both these motivations have kept me spinning tales for roughly nine years and I've enjoyed those years immensely. 

That was my answer, now let's hear about you!