Writing Tip: Writing for Personal Fulfillment
This is something that most of us do at some point. For some of us, writing is about more than simply personal pursuits â it is a professional endeavor, concerned with continuous development and regular submissions. Those who are more focused on personal fulfillment when writing may also hope to achieve these things, though with a more relaxed time span.
Writing for personal fulfillment is a great exercise for everyone. It can help us to heal personal wounds, whether we write a first person account of our experiences or choose to fictionalize them. Not only does it allow us to let off some proverbial steam, it also challenges us when we’re writing. Recording personal accounts is an excellent test of our skills as a writer as we have to put our own opinions and feelings into words.
No matter how difficult it may be to write about ourselves, the complexities of explaining ourselves and turning ourselves into a character on a page is incredibly rewarding. The more that we write, the more fulfillment we can get out of it. We do not always have to use a touching subject when we are writing about ourselves, either. You can write down your opinions on politics or education or whatever else takes your fancy. You can make a list of things you like and dislike. Whatever you write about when you aim for personal fulfillment, you will find it a way to challenge yourself. You may even find yourself expanding upon your beliefs to further understand yourself.
Written By: Laura Clark
* Laura is a 23 year old English woman with a history degree residing in the UK. She has been writing for many years and enjoys writing horror/fantasy stories, as well as poetry. You can view her work at: https://inspiredstoriesandpoems.wordpress.com/
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