Bird by Bird 9

Writing a present

Writing can be rewarding in many ways other than just money and fame. Shes wrote two books as presents to people dying. When her dad had brain cancer she wrote him a book and now his story would go on beyond his life. Writing the book for her dad made her dad happier, but also her whole family. Telling our stories about difficult things can help other people and it’s worth doing. She says you might still find critics who can’t appreciate what you wrote or who think it’s too personal, but that’s fine.

Effect on my writing

Writing something really personal will be difficult and some will won’t appreciate it, but the ones who are sick and hurt will appreciate it. In the future you’ll be happy you wrote it because you get to read those memories again. It will bring happiness to those who are sick and may help ones you don’t know who are going through the same thing.

Find your voice

Writers need to find their own voices. Try out different styles. When finding your voice you will find things more important than other things and what you care about. You will have to face your personal anxiety, but also face the amazing things in your life. You’ll feel when you find your voice.

Effect on my writing

Being truthful will make your writing better. Try things out. Be yourself when writing. Look out for things that catch you and see if you’re interested and if its important to you.

Giving

Giving is another reason to write. Writing is full giving. She says that writing is a lot like being a single mother to a three year old. She said that your kids and your books belong to you and you have to take care of them because you helped them come into existence. She said you don’t have to be an optimist to write in a way that helps other people be open to the world. Writers help other people be open. It takes a lot of courage for a writer to be able to do that, but in the end it’s worth it.

Effect on my writing

When you write you are giving. You don’t have to be hopeful to write to help people. As a writer, by just writing makes other people open up.