Three Reasons You Should Write

There are a lot of books in this world. A LOT. And it can seem daunting to a new author who is just going to add a few to the list of no-name books that no one remembers after a few years. The big question is, should those books not be written? Should a writer not write because someone has already said, in one way or another, what they are about to write?

The only answer here is- Heck no!

There’s a good Utah answer for you, right there. Heck no. Here are some valuable reasons why authors should get their writing out there:

1. It is your writing and no one can say it exactly how you would say it. No matter if the situation or the information is the same, there is no one that can write that book or that story or paper the way you would write it. It’s like your DNA strand of writing, and luckily, no one will say verbatim what you would say…unless they plagiarize, and then they should be shot. Kidding. Kind of.
   
2. There are so many valuable lessons learned during the process of writing a book: hard work, humility, perseverance, researching, writing, editing, and finishing skills, people skills, and so many more. The juice is worth the squeeze, no matter how many have squeezed before you.
3. Someone out there needs what you write. Most books are not for all audiences. They’re meant to reach targeted readers. Because of that, there is only a select group that will read your book to begin with. One or more of those readers will find something significant in something you have written, and that will make everything worth it for the one reader.

So writers, or soon to be writers, when you feel overwhelmed by the sure mass of books that are available at your fingertips, remember that…that fact should have no bearing on whether you choose to write. Write because you love to, because it’s a way of expressing yourself. And whether you become great or not, worry not about that. That’s just the cherry on your delicious cake anyway!