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Writing, like any other endeavor, requires that it be exercised to maintain and improve the skills associated with it.
As a writer, sometimes my purpose is thwarted by my attitude. I get frustrated by the seeming pointlessness of putting my thoughts down in whatever medium is handy for those who wish to read it. Whatever the outcome, at times I wonder, “what is the point?” There are many reasons for me to write. Some of them are selfish, such gaining notoriety or riches. I may write for therapeutic purposes, such as when I compose some lines of verse to…..
Writing, at times, can be a lonely endeavor. It’s like shouting in the midst of a cheering crowd. I have a message to convey; but, no one listens, or do they? I don’t know, and is important that I do know? Having the right motive is critical for anyone to find fulfillment in their craft or volition, whatever that may be. Writing is no different. John Berryman said, “I would recommend the cultivation of extreme indifference to both praise and…..