Ending on "it gives me a sense of purpose" with the parenthetical hedge about effectiveness is the honest version of the answer. A weaker close would have claimed the work makes a difference. This one names the function the writing serves for the writer — something to do, something worth living for — and lets that be enough. The structural patience to land there instead of on a larger claim is what makes the piece feel earned rather than positioned.
Thank you for your careful reading! And for your feedback. I don’t always think of these things when writing or reviewing a draft, such as: my title delivers a question… that means my post better deliver an answer. If anything it’s intuition or feeling, a sense of closure or meaning, that I reach towards and land on. Your comment really helps me reflect on my own writing, thank you.
Write what you are passionate about; the right readers will appreciate it. Great quote: 'Some books, perhaps the most important books, show us a side of ourselves we otherwise do not want to see.'
Nice read. When I was young I wanted to a military war photographer. True Story, and still it fascinates me. I am glad u are sharing your stories. I am writing now as well. See you out there!
Ending on "it gives me a sense of purpose" with the parenthetical hedge about effectiveness is the honest version of the answer. A weaker close would have claimed the work makes a difference. This one names the function the writing serves for the writer — something to do, something worth living for — and lets that be enough. The structural patience to land there instead of on a larger claim is what makes the piece feel earned rather than positioned.
Thank you for your careful reading! And for your feedback. I don’t always think of these things when writing or reviewing a draft, such as: my title delivers a question… that means my post better deliver an answer. If anything it’s intuition or feeling, a sense of closure or meaning, that I reach towards and land on. Your comment really helps me reflect on my own writing, thank you.
Write what you are passionate about; the right readers will appreciate it. Great quote: 'Some books, perhaps the most important books, show us a side of ourselves we otherwise do not want to see.'
Thanks, Cathy! You're absolutely right: passion is essential.
Nice read. When I was young I wanted to a military war photographer. True Story, and still it fascinates me. I am glad u are sharing your stories. I am writing now as well. See you out there!
Thank you for the read!