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Why do I write?

E.J. Anderson

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What do I write? It's a question I ask myself all night. Do I write for money or fame? Or do I write for the love of the game? It's been plaguing my mind, affecting my mental health. The reason I write is to express myself.

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Written on September 24, 2024

Submitted by jlewis22298 on September 24, 2024

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E.J. Anderson

 · 1998 · Memphis

The name above is a pseudonym, it just my pen name. My real name is John Lewis the Third, and I am kind of new to this. I hope you like, thanks! more…

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