@Yelverton_TheGeek_ hey there! Just wanna share the reason why I write!
Firstly, I write because there are too many things in my head. And, mind you, these things cannot be found, nor be satiated in the other books that I read... and I also wanna create a world of my own. That makes us sound like small gods of some sort, no? Haha, yes, I love playing roles.
Speaking of roles, I love getting inside the brain of my own creation and watch him work and do the things I can't — or normally wouldn't. I'm writing about a thief and describe his heists in great detail, and it somehow makes me feel like I've done the part myself! (And... And that's pretty terrifying, realizing that theft is scary and all.)
I can experience being the villain first hand, I can experience being a fire-dancer taming the flames, a spoiled royalty, and many more! Speaking of roles, we as authors play many, many different things for the sake of the tales we tell. A scribbler, for poetic descriptions and imagery, architect, in describing towns, kingdoms, the structure of castles, designers, when we make sure our character's outfit is important to the plot!
Writing also expands my vocabulary and knowledge, and it reminds me about the things I need to keep in mind regarding grammar every time. Handy, huh?
Of course, there's always a point where you're not even sure about things, but I don't really mind taking up so, so many hours of my day just writing. (Well, I regret keeping my eyes on the screen for too long, but... you get the idea. *shrugs*)
Writing is a bittersweet sensation that makes us feel so many things while we're intoxicated in its charms and roaming free, all the while reminding ourselves of the rules bounding reality and grammar altogether. Oh, what irony... =)