On Writing

Syntax & Soul - personal growth for people who write by Dick Richards.  I had a thought about writing this morning and ironically corresponded with Dick a bit later about his new site...which is about writing.  The perfect storm.  An opportunity to shed light on Syntax & Soul and one to explore my thought.

Why do I write?

I write because I have to.  My internal compass goes haywire if I do not.  I have four journals in progress.  If I am not writing there I'm writing at Rothacker Reviews or Joyful Jubilant Learning.  I have, in the past, written a monthly column for a trade newspaper, a leadership column for a trade association and book reviews for a business group.  Even though I have earned money for writing, my greatest satisfaction has come when something I've written has helped someone else. 

There is nothing more precious than touching someone's soul through writing.  Some folks complement you on your writing.  When this complement is fueled by emotion however, you've cracked the code to their soul.  For me, there is no correlation between this response and money.  In Spock-like vernacular, it does not compute.  (Or was that from the Lost in Space robot?).  No worries.

Writing for me is like panning for gold.  You've got to keep dipping the pan, you've got to keep on writing.  One golden nugget, one emotion-filled response, and the search is fueled into the future.

I would be interested to hear why you write.  Why not address this question at your website and tell me about it?

Comments

[Dick Richards]

"I would be interested to hear why you write. Why not address this question at your website and tell me about it?"

Will do Dave. And thanks for the mention.

[Debra Estep]

Dave,

You said...

"There is nothing more precious than touching someone's soul through writing."

The really precious thing about writing is
that you MUST peak at your own soul first
and come to terms with your personal truth.

And the REALLY cool thing is that when you
peak so often you get the chance to tweak
and evolve.

So writing could almost be considered...
soul editing. Hmmmmm :)

xo xo
Debs

[Damian]

Dave,

Interesting article - the subject of which I've already covered on my Blog - just click on my name and you'll be right there :-)

I came over to 'your place' as a reccomendation from your sister, Debs. Learning and Writing are two issues that are close to my heart too - so I'm glad I came.

Take care, search for truth, be always positive, be the change.

Damian

[dave]

Your welcome Dick!

So Deb, peak'n and tweak'n and evolv'n = soul editing, eh? I sort of have the feeling that every time I write, I edit my soul. Great analogy!

Thanks for stopping by Damian! Best wishes with your blog and along the path!

[Dick Richards]

OK Dave my friend. Here it is...

http://syntaxandsoul.com/?p=34

I do like "edit my soul"!