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Amanda M. Runion, iwritebecauseiam, Jesse V. Rivas, The Advocate, thoughts on writing, Why We Write
(From Amanda’s blog.)
Jess and I are knee-deep in our current literary adventure, The Advocate.
As we continue to craft characters and stumble into strange scenarios, I’m stopping to wonder why I write. Why do I struggle every day to create? Why am I letting myself be driven half-mad by the scope of this project? What is my ultimate aim?
At the moment, I can answer like this:
My goal in writing is to bring truth to light, through the use of story. Truth, too often, gets shoved aside in daily life. In fiction, we can hope to see it clearly once again.
I want to tell about God without using his name. To show bravery and beauty and goodness, and redemption in the midst of messy humanity. To show hope slicing ennui into ribbons. To teach people that God is more than books and buildings.
And I pray for the grace to do it well.