When I think about writing, I like to keep in mind how important the Egyptians’ hieroglyphs are to us today. I like to think that my writings will add one more perspective to our history. While it’s fun and inspiring and gives my work some razzle-dazzle, that’s not the primary reason for why I write. I mean, the world could end tomorrow.
That’s why I write for today.
I write to give myself a space where my voice can be heard. I write to learn more about myself. I write to encourage myself. I write for a million other reasons, but mostly because it’s a stabilizing force in my life.
I mean it’s always there for me: at the end of the day, lingering in the back of my mind, pushing me to think of my act of storytelling in new ways, and that’s not all. I’m sure you can think of some ways your writing is always there for you. Maybe it provides you a paycheck. Totally valid.
Why do you write?
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