I used to believe writers wrote because they wanted to educate others, or because they were seeking some searing truth hidden to those who don't take the time to explore a subject beneath its surface. And indeed, that may be an honest ideal.
But now that I've claimed the writer's mantle myself, I realize that -- at least for myself -- the core motivation is much less noble. I've discovered that I write to better understand the world around me, and my place in it. I suspect that's also at the core of all great writing, whether the authors realize it or not. The very best stories are more...
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