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$50 prize. What does it mean to be a good writer? Does good writing even matter, or have Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok etc. turned us into mindless, unsophisticated zombies who no longer care for grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, or creativity?
$50 to the author of whichever post I find most insightful.
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AyeshaTariqAli in Nonfiction

A Good Writer.

I’ve always thought that good and bad are generally based off perception or our learning and environmental factors. When it comes to writing though, I might begin to argue that anyone can write, and things like art and writing all can be judged from different viewpoints. That’s what I like about poetry - the endless interpretations and such a great way of expression.

But I do see the point of a “good writing” - I consider whether it matters would depend on personal values too though. As a mental health advocate or youth blogger, I’ve always tried to pick up my pen and used writing as a medium for creating change - raising awareness. Sharing personal experiences empowers yourself and others. On the other hand, on a personal note, a good writer is also honest and knows whether they are fulfilling the purpose they intended the writing to be for. That can be a simple vent, or a personal reflection too. Up to the writer to share it or not.

Social media changes things. I personally do not find meaning in some brief words put together for aesthetics, even though they may be “popular”.

To me, writing has a purpose. It is powerful. And as long as it’s fulfilling something, whether personal or not, it is good. And popularity does not matter. Your words can change someone’s thoughts or let them know they are not alone, and that itself is a win. Whether they “like” “comment” or not, you have written it down and so it’s probably worth it!

#reflection #writing