Why I Write

Many others have chosen to write a piece explaining why they write. Joan Didion and George Orwell just to name a couple. One of favorite "Why I Write" pieces is by Terry Tempest Williams.

I this essay, Williams mentions all the reasons that she could want to write. I love the repetitiveness of this essay. I think it works and is beautiful.

I also love the contradictions that this essay has. She says that, "I write because I believe in words. Later she goes on the say, "I write knowing that words will always fall short." This contradiction is so true with writing. Writers write exposing vulnerability.

My challenge to all writers of creative non-fiction is to find out why you write.