Filipino Fridays 2014 - Have You Ever Wanted to Write a Book?

Filipino ReaderCon 2014 is just around the corner so it's time for Filipino Friday. Here is my second entry for today:

Here is this week's topic:

As a reader, have you ever thought about writing a book? What kind of books/stories do you want to write? Or are you now a published author, and what compelled you to go fulfill this dream? How was your journey from reader to writer? How did you go about getting your book out there?

As a reader, have you ever thought about writing a book?

YES. I've always wanted to be a published fiction writer. That's the reason why I took up creative writing in college, instead of a more practical course like mass communications or journalism.

What kind of books/stories do you want to write?

Over the years, beginning with my thesis year in college, I realized that I have an inclination towards writing contemporary romance stories. So I'd like to write fiction (short stories, novellas, and novels) in this genre. This is why I joined Mina V. Esguerra's #romancelcass this year.

I haven't completed my novella yet (a requirement of that class), but I will accomplish something bigger first, by writing a contemporary romance novel for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).

My big dream is to write a series of fantasy and/or science fiction novels. Think Brandon Sanderson and Orson Scott Card. I'm also interested in the steampunk genre.

I believe I deprived myself of "nerdiness" when I was a kid, and I'm only catching up on everything now. I have a tower of fantasy, science fiction, and steampunk reading to accomplish before I can even consider writing my own stuff.

I also need to develop a habit of writing every day. I need to gain confidence in my own writing too. This is partially why joined #romanceclass and why I'm committed to completing NaNoWriMo this year.