This quote by the wonderful Charlotte Bronte pretty much sums it up for me. Sometimes, writing is not about inspiring or being creative. For those few moments in reality, we write simply because we just can’t help it. And for the lucky ones, these moments come more often than sometimes. I know this might sound like a bit of an exaggeration, but to certain writers, writing is akin to breathing. Just as we need oxygen to survive, writers need writing in order to live- you wonder why people say writers are insane. I say if insanity means living a life worthwhile by creating a world unimaginable to the ‘sane’, then yes, writers are insane.
I’m going to keep this post short and say briefly, sometimes, we write because we just can’t help it. And you know, that is answer enough to anyone who questions. On a side note, Charlotte Bronte is a poet and novelist. She lived till the age of 38 when she passed away whilst pregnant. She is the author of the highly acclaimed novel Jane Eyre.
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I did not know she passed away so young. So sad! Nice quote 🙂
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Thank you Mandi. I also didn’t know. It was while i was getting her bio, i found out. It is sad.
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Love the quote and identify with it! Eager to read another book of hers since reading Jane Eyre. Sad that she passed away so young! Great post!
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Thank you Joy, yay! I’m glad you do. I know 😞 i actually thought she lived a long life, until now.
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I love all the Brontes, bu prefer Charlotte to Emily. All the sisters died young. At least they did what they loved while alive!
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Emily too died young? I didn’t know. Yeah. That is true, and they were successful at it too. Thank you for taking the time to comment
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I didnt realize she died so young how sad
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I know, it is indeed sad. But her works are still living today and that’s a great feat
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very true, it is great. I have a fictional photo prompt writing challenge on, it would be lovely if you would join it’s open for a week and a half, its my last post written, called Eclectic corner writing challenge x
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Yeah i saw it. I will try and see if i can write something, the picture tho speaks a lot ;). Will try ☺
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awe thank you that would be lovely xx
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I didn’t realise she was pregnant when she died. How sad! I loved Jane Eyre.
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I haven’t got to reading it yet, but i knw it’s a highly recommended book. It is sad 😔. Thank you for the comment
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A wonderful quote. I love the Brontes, but especially Anne, who is the least well known. I love her book The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.
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I was about to say i haven’t heard about Anne, thanks for notifying me of her. They are a talented family. Thank you Sue
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Reblogged this on Write Dorne – Putting life into words. and commented:
This a great post about a great author.
I too write because I cannot help it. But, before I write, I need to make the bed, clean the loo, do the ironing, take the car to the garage, put the washer on…!
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Hahaha, i know! exactly! If only writing could pass as an excuse for escaping house hold chores 😄. Thank you Dorne for the reblogg
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How very interesting. Love Jane Eyre too! I think anyone with a passion for almost anything can’t help pursuing it. How difficult it must have been to write back then. No access to computers. Probably even pen and paper would have been scarce. How fortunate we are.
I wonder if the next time I do something…anything…like burn the toast, I can get away with saying, “I can’t help it.” 🙂
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I know, we are indeed fortune. Personally i dislike writing with pen and paper so Thank God! For computers 😀
Hahaha, if you sure say it, let me know how it goes so i can try it too 😀
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You write also because YOU (Ameena) are excellent at it! 🙂 Can’t wait to read your books except by then you will be Dr. Ameena! 😀 Loved this and that is so sad about Charlotte Bronte.
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I do agree.Thanks for sharing her Bio
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Thank you, the pleasure’s mine 😊
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Beautiful quote 🙂 Thanku for sharing.
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Thank u so much for reading it. ☺
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This is great! Thanks so much for sharing; I never heard that quote before.
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Thank you :)… Actually me too, i only just came across it recently.
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