Monday, October 29, 2018

Symbolism in writing (part 1)


It's difficult to convey certain ideas when writing in a manner that avoids the pitfalls of a negative reader reaction. Everyone has their own ideas and convictions, so the one thing a writer doesn't want to do is alienate readers. Writing is a form of expression, where the author should feel free to express personal thoughts and enjoy a positive response from other like-minded people. Recently, though, the more open a writer is, the more likely that writer will be to incite those that think differently. Not long ago, differences of opinion were tolerated and accepted--this is America, after all--and we not only have free speech as a protected right, we are a vast amalgam of different cultures from all over the world. But in today's society, differing viewpoints have sometimes been met with outright hostility. What is a writer to do?

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