I used to want to be an author as my career. At that time in my life, I enjoyed writing because it allowed me to express myself and gave me control over something when everything else in my life was falling apart.  
 Now that I'm older, I just write casually. I'm a bit of a perfectionist with my writing these days, and usually have more story ideas than published stories because of that. 
 I am always willing to share my ideas to see these stories come to life,  when I have yet to write them. 

 I may eventually take up writing again, but for now, I continue to enjoy reading the works of others.