Happy Monday! Time for another writing quote to inspire you as you start your week. Today’s quote  is simple:

The only reason for being a professional writer is that you just can’t help it.

(Leo Rosten)

Too true! If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard or read someone saying they want to become a writer to make some money, or add to their family income,  I’d be richer than my books are making me. Yes, there are rich authors, yes there are famous authors – but, for the most part, writing is not a wealth-generating strategy.

For me, I write because I have stories to tell and, in the tough times, when I’ve struggled to be published, I’ve sometimes thought about giving up. But the truth is – I can’t. I have kept coming back to writing because writing calls me, pulls me, and the stories insist on being written. I can’t help it.

Lucky for me, I also just love writing.

How about you?