In the past couple of months I have had heard at least three people say, "If I was going to write a book, I would write about..." and let me tell you...the ideas are really good!!! The idea of writing to express thoughts is nothing new, but it is certainly a thread that connects millions of people...I mean...how many blogs do you think exist in this world? Most of them are for personal outreach whether it be writing, journaling, keeping up with family, posting humor and sharing thoughts. It's amazing how many people even admit they have scratched down a few ideas and even logged hours writing out a story that someone may or may not ever read. The idea of writing a novel is a romantic notion. Your name on a cover and the dream of walking into Barnes and Noble with your book on the shelf. However, the journey to get to that point is less romantic, less idea and slightly grim....just ask a few potential authors-in-the-making that are struggling to find someone to publish their thoughts.
So, though most of the population will never be on the top 10 best sellers list, I believe there are masterpieces in closet spaces. It's hard for the "writers" to lend their thoughts to would-be critics or friends, it's like opening up a very vulnerable space with the fear that it will be rejected, scorned or that your "great" idea is rather...not-so-great.
But, whether or not the writer in you is resistant to share or comfortable in opening up, I hope if you love to write...that you write regardless of what the published world has to offer :)
I MIGHT even have scratched down one or two thoughts myself ;)
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