Writing is more than a mere passing pleasure. It is a power that can change minds, societies and worlds. During revolutionary times, writers have been proscribed, jailed and killed. Why? Because writing affects society.
Writing changes how people think, which also changes how they see, feel and act. The tone of every human group can be swayed by the simple act of writing. Knowing this should affect why and how you write.
With great power comes great responsibility. Every writer has power not only to entertain but to influence. We redefine the roles of heroes, heroines and villains. Those goals to which others aspire are either supported or decried by our writing.
Think deeply about this truth. Your written words can cause real and permanent change. Do you seek to inform, educate, proselytize or spread propaganda? Whichever you choose, your writing can transform your world.
You will have to live with whatever changes your words inspire. So, write the truth. Write for truth. And, write for your life.
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