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The Paradox Of Writing

Written by Evan Bailyn on 01/20 at 09:30 PM

I write for you.  With every sentence I type, I pass my words through a filter of how I think you’ll react.  If your opinion didn’t matter, I wouldn’t be distributing my writing; I would keep to journals, in which I could scribble and dabble and review every few years to see how my identity had evolved.  Or, I wouldn’t write at all.  Yet there is an excitement which I believe all writers feel in the prospect of creating something that translates an emotion so well that it can reach the quick of another person.

Still, the very foundation of writing is honesty.  If I were to write solely for other people’s benefit, my work would be inauthentic, noticeably lacking in that glimmer of originality that gives a piece its impact.

Therein lies the paradox of writing – remaining true to your feelings within the boundaries of your audience’s tastes.  In life, too, we adapt our behavior to the people and situations we encounter, which is why writing often tells us so much about who we are.

6 Comments

Posted by Roxas on 02/02 at 08:13 PM

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Posted by Ellaquin on 02/25 at 02:03 AM

I really love your writing. smile

Posted by cindy on 02/27 at 01:05 AM

unbelieveable! you are so wise for your age.  i hope that does not come off as ageist, i am only 30 myself, but i was shocked to see your piicture after reading some of your essays.  you are a brilliant writer; in touch, honest, interesting and succinct.  ok, and your internet businesses? you are so smart and creative too! keep up the good work and i willl be checking back in!

Posted by Drew on 05/02 at 01:43 PM

I can’t believe my eyes.  What you’ve written is amazingly accurate.  Keep up the good work!

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Posted by Lenin Nair on 05/21 at 12:22 PM

Hi there, I have no words to explain how much I am with you. I particularly like that comment on showing honesty to your writing.
That’s exactly the only way you can get yourself noticed through your writing Indeed good tips.

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