continuous - What are the differences between "to write" and "to be writing"?

If he "wants to write novels", he may also want to study, build houses, work hard but in different fields, go to the cinema, go on holidays and have a good time.

If he "wants to be writing", he is underlining his strong will and that he wants to continue doing it for a long time, as his main activity, his sole important activity.

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