My Response

I think as an author it is important to understand how you feel about writing. Whether you write to organize your thoughts, to express yourself, or to make a thought more permanent, it might help you think more fondly of the writing process if you address why you write. When reading the essay "Why I Write" by Williams, I made connection between myself and Williams. By doing this, I was able to better understand why I myself write. It was a refreshing experience to make connections between a junior in high school and a published author. For example, Williams states, "I write knowing words always fall short." I can relate to this because no matter how many words I use, people will not completely understand my thoughts. Because I read this essay, I was able to make a list of why I write:

1. To get rid of/organize my thoughts
2. To make a thought permanent
3. To look back on my previous thought.

Why do you write?