Describe an ambition that you had when you were a child and that you still have

An ambition I had as a child and still have today is to become a writer and publish my own novel. I first had the idea when I was about nine, after I read a story that I loved so much that I wanted to create something like it, and I haven't let go of it since.

As a child, I used to fill school notebooks with little stories about talking animals and adventures in space, and I would read them aloud to my younger brother, who was a very patient audience. At secondary school, I wrote short stories for the school magazine, and one of my teachers told me that I had a real talent for description, which was a huge encouragement.

Since then, I've taken several steps. I've kept a diary for over ten years, I read widely to learn how good authors work, and I joined a writing group at university that meets every two weeks to share our work. Last year I finished the first draft of a novel, although it needs a lot of revision. I've sent a few chapters to a friend who studies literature, and her comments have helped me to improve.

This ambition still matters to me because writing is the thing that I find most meaningful. When I sit down and the words begin to flow, I lose track of time. I also like the idea that a book can touch people I'll never meet. I know that the publishing world is difficult, and many manuscripts are rejected, but I'm committed to continuing. Whatever happens, I'll keep writing, because I believe the dream is within reach.