Any great writer will tell you that their job is not only be a keen observer of their own life, but that of others. It's a helluva lot more of course. Layering of character, key elements, style, voice, having marketability of some sort. Knowing how to grab a reader's emotions with the right words while pursuing a story crafted with the thoughts of near-perfection in mind, that's what I push for when I write my stories. Such stories open doors to the inner workings of people's minds and touch their souls. Writing is an old tool, and I believe stories told through the written word should include all kinds of layers that grab at people's emotions and keep them excited about reading.