The writer and the reader
What is it that compells humans to write? It's an interesting thing to consider - especially in this age of instant, image-based gratification. I think it may boil down to the feeling of having something to say: some viewpoint (real or imagined) that must be transferred from the brain onto the page. I'm not even sure that this feeling comes hand in hand with the desire to share the writing with others. This can be a daunting prospect. After all, there are literally countless words available to us at the swipe of a finger or click of a mouse. We might ask: 'How on Earth could what I have to say compete in the midst of this word-saturated world?' This question is irrelevant in my opinion. If we happen to feel brave enough to place our words on a public platform, and others happen to read it -perhaps even respond to it- then great. However, this does not have to be the goal of writing. The goal of writing can begin and end with the simple act of someone wishing to capture