One might ponder the question of what purpose there is in writing. Why write? Other than the obvious reasons of writing, I would like to present my beliefs and ideas explaining just a few benefits of writing that I benefit from personally.
Writing has been an aid for me in many ways. I am able to fully and intelligently express my feelings and beliefs much better in writing than in actually speech. There have been times when I expressed my feelings toward a person, either it be in anger or love, only in writing. I was unable to say those certain feelings that made me uncomfortable in speech, where I would began to lose my train of thought and begin to mumble incoherently. I have realized that my point of view is better expressed in writing. I have also realized that I tend to sound more intelligent and mature in writing than in verbal communication, which results in I being taken more seriously and professionally.
Writing has also been an aid of venting for me. When I get to the point that I can no longer bottle up my feelings any longer, I pour them out on paper. It is almost like writing is a form of communication even when it is not shared with anyone. Writing out my feelings creates a sense of relief, as in if I have actually released my emotions on the paper and no longer feel as stressed as before.
I considered journalism as a major once. In writing for the media, I dreamed of writing something that would have a big impact in the world. Writing is a powerful tool not taken seriously enough. I dreamed of writing stories that would change the way people thought and maybe even in a small way change the world in a positive way; however, I chose photography, because a picture is worth a thousand words.
Writing has many advantages for people. It allows us to be heard in a form different than in speaking. Many people suffer from the fear of speaking in front of large groups. In writing, they can express their opinions and beliefs freely without worry of their beliefs not being interpreted correctly, or even at all. Writing also educates and informs us, something the public likes. This would explain the popularity of the newspaper mass media.
I noticed it was a cold and dark night as I slowly headed up the broken antique stairs. A flash of lightening made me jump in fear, almost causing me to lose my balance. As it began to rain, I realized the place smelled of mildew and the stairs were covered in paint chippings from the wall. There was a door slightly open at the top of the stairs. I noticed the door knob was broken off as I reached for it. All of a sudden, it slammed shut! Writing is the key to the door of the world of fantasy. It entertains us and allows us to escape reality one chapter at a time. It creates characters that we fall in love with because we can identify with them so well. They feel what we feel, and this allows us to remind ourselves that we are not the only ones in the world that feel that certain way.
I believed I have expressed my reasons for writing in this letter. I could go on naming the many benefits of writing, like trying to get an A in your writing class; however, I feel as if I have explained the more important reasons of writing for me personally. Some people claim they have no talent for writing. Is this a possibility? Like in art, does one have to be born of the talent? I don’t know the answer to those questions. I do not even know if I would label myself a good writer. I usually write for myself. If it sounds good to me, then I think it is good, and that is all that matters to me. In most my writing, my style may not be proper, and I may not follow the writing rules correctly, but I tend to like the sense of feeling I get from it more.