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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBut regardless of the context, it\u2019s an intriguing question on many levels. Why do we as humans feel the need to put markings on paper? What has drawn us back to the pen time and time again throughout the ages? And, more personally, why do we as individual writers write? Why do we devote a portion of our lives\u2014and ourselves\u2014to mere ink and parchment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are, of course, the more material answers. We write to earn money, to see our name on a book cover, to feel more \u201csuccessful,\u201d or even just because we enjoy writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then there are the answers that go a bit deeper. Writing connects people in a unique way (whether that be the writers themselves or the readers), and it can also help us to make sense of the world. Sometimes, I will unintentionally unravel one of life\u2019s problems while writing, and the act of writing can often be a stress reliever (though just as often it is a stress-giver).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also might write to express ourselves. I find it hard to put my thoughts and emotions into something like a diary, but many times my characters will take on different personality traits, struggles, or experiences that mirror my own life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Writing can even help us to express our more subconscious thoughts. While most of my characters aren\u2019t extremely similar to me, many of them represent the person I want to be in some area (like a role model). Others might portray some of my weaknesses or fears\u2014the person I could have a tendency to become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This pattern of who I am, who I want to be, and who I don\u2019t want to be manifests itself quite a bit in my writing. Of course, not every character will relate to me in every way, but usually there is at least one thing that I will have in common with each character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another reason we might write is to fill a need we see in society. One of the purposes of my writing is to provide audiences with clean, good quality, YA fiction. This is because, as a reader myself, I could see the lack of these kinds of books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then there are the two primary reasons to write. The first one is worded beautifully in this quote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThe writer of books and short stories has a field before her which, followed in the right direction, can do much good in the world\u2014but which, followed in another direction, will add only to the curse that is already in the world. The wrong kind of stories are better never written.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 <\/em>Beautiful Girlhood, by Mabel Hale<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
We as writers have an amazing opportunity to impact the world around us. Our choice is whether or not to use this skill for good. Our goal should be to craft books that will show the truth we want to share with others in this world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s be honest\u2026 we don\u2019t need any more trashy books in this world. So while there will never be a perfect book (besides the Bible, of course), we should strive to be the best writers we can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Christians, we should always be seeking to better the world through the light of God\u2019s Word. Because of this, it makes sense that our books would include this. Our faith is for every area of life, not just for church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Writers are always encouraged to write what they\u2019re passionate about. And what more could a Christian be passionate about than Jesus Himself? So use your writing to spread the gospel to the lost, and to spread encouragement and challenges to other believers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nAnd the last\u2014and most important\u2014reason to write is simply put in this verse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cWhether\u00a0therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2212 <\/em>1 Corinthians 10:31<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
While I\u2019m sure we all hope that we will sell a lot of books, make money, etc., that shouldn\u2019t be our priority. Whether we sell a thousand copies or one, if we truly strove to glorify God in our work, He will<\/em> be glorified. It\u2019s not about the numbers, it\u2019s about doing what God called you to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If nothing else, let that<\/em> be your motivation. Even if you never get published, even if it only sells a few copies, even if some reviewer on Amazon rips your book to pieces, you can be satisfied knowing that you did your best\u2026 and, in that, you glorified God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSo, why do you<\/em> write? What set you on the path you\u2019re on now, and what motivates you to keep going when you struggle to find the words? If you don\u2019t have a reason, I would encourage you to find one\u2026 and make sure that it\u2019s a worthy one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat motivates you to write? Comment your answer below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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