Nutritional Content of Writing
I don't believe writing has to be "literature" to be worthwhile. However, I do believe an author who provides no substance to his/her work is doing the reader a disservice.
Writing can provide meaningful insights and entertain at the same time. Giving the reader interesting, new ideas to chew on even after the book is finished should be a goal all writers strive toward. At the very least, incorporating fascinating information should be a given.
Without some worthwile knowledge, some insight into the human condition, some historical background, some fun facts...writing can be like empty calories: yummy going down, but otherwise a waste.
Writing can provide meaningful insights and entertain at the same time. Giving the reader interesting, new ideas to chew on even after the book is finished should be a goal all writers strive toward. At the very least, incorporating fascinating information should be a given.
Without some worthwile knowledge, some insight into the human condition, some historical background, some fun facts...writing can be like empty calories: yummy going down, but otherwise a waste.
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