So my reasons for writing then include:-
- Self Expression.
- The need to be creative.
- The wish to see if I can write a short story or a novel or whatever. To challenge myself to do it.
- To be published.
- Loving English and stories and wanting to play with words.
- Having something you feel you need to say. Story writiing, as a way of getting that across, is the medium that most suits you.
- Wanting to see a book with your own name on it on your own bookshelves (which, of course, can be done even if not published traditionally, which is why I've listed this separately).
- As a means to keep the brain active and healthy.
- Being creative can help a lot in the battle against things like depression.
- Wanting to support good causes creatively - there are often short story competitions which benefit charities.