When I write something, my hope is that it can move someone to either action or instill a deeper understanding of a social issue. I believe this is the case with many authors. The very thing that drives us to pick up a pen is what also moves our readers. Many of us writers read the newspaper or watch the news for ideas, drawing inspiration from the media. Since writers should write what they know, I believe that being touched by something is what makes us write well. When a news story or something going on in my life angers or disturbs me, I write about it. This is why the world needs literature. This is why we write.
When you touch an emotional string in your reader, you have made a lasting impression. There are many psychological studies that confirm this. That is why we tend to remember heart-tugging stories and very emotional displays more than anything else does. You need to reach out and draw your reader into your mind and soul. You must allow them to see things through your eyes. By doing this, you enable them to look at themselves and the world in a completely different light. The person reading your article may have never thought of a particular idea in the same way as you do. This could change the way they see almost any given situation. This is how we writers can change the word one word at a time.
Tags: emotional string, idea, impression