There are many reasons why a writer publishes their work.
The most obvious is for the money, which can be seen as
either greedy – or simply just work. Another obvious one is for the praise; a
writer wishes to be recognized for their skills, to become immortal, or to be
judged.
But some writers do so because they feel that they are
not only expressing themselves and giving the world a part of themselves, but
because they want the world to hear what they have to say. They have something
to say, and use writing in order to convey that message to the readers who are
willing to listen.
This message could be personal, and only apply to a
select few. Or it could apply to everyone, and be a universal message that has
the potential to change the world, if people let it.
Maybe that’s what some writers want to do; change the
world and make it a better place. And if they are able to write well enough and
catch the attention of the millions which make up this planet, they could make
the world a better place. In this way, a story is a writer’s letter to the
world, but it all depends on whether people are willing to listen.
Think about how many fans are utterly dedicated
(wrongfully so, in my opinion, but it’s a good example) to Twilight. Now imagine that same dedication going into a story which
encourages people to help the environment.
Yeah.
I agree with you: there are lots of different reasons why someone might be writing, and it's a good way to get your message out to the world, but in reality is depends a lot on whether or not people are willing to hear it.
ReplyDeleteYou make some interesting points here although I find that the idea of a 'universal message' pretty disturbing. I like that you address several different reasons why somebody may take up writing 'their letter'.
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