Writing From The Heart: Why I Strive For Autencity Over Perfection

Summary

The author prioritizes authenticity and emotional expression over technical perfection in writing, especially in the context of personal blogging and given the constraints of their busy life as a single parent.

Abstract

The author, a writer and single father of two teenage boys with special needs, emphasizes the importance of authenticity in their writing, choosing to convey genuine emotion and creativity over the pursuit of technical perfection. Recognizing that different writing contexts demand varying levels of perfection, such as the necessity for professionalism in business writing, the author has found that in personal blogging, the rawness and sincerity of the content resonate more with readers. The writer's decision to self-publish stems from a desire to maintain this authentic connection without being confined by the formalities of traditional publishing. Time constraints due to personal commitments further reinforce the author's approach to writing, which allows for the production of content that may be less polished but is deeply personal and reflective of their life experiences.

Opinions

Authenticity is valued more highly than perfection, particularly in personal writing.
Professionalism and perfection are crucial in business and marketing writing, unlike in personal blogging.
The author believes that emotion and creativity are paramount in self-publishing.
Writing from a technical standpoint is not the author's preferred style, as it does not suit their personal expression.
The author feels a stronger connection with readers through their heartfelt writing style.
Time limitations, due to the author's role as a single parent and full-time worker, influence the writing process and output.
The author acknowledges that their works might be perceived as raw due to time constraints, but sees this as both a challenge and a unique feature of their writing.

Writing From The Heart: Why I Strive For Authenticity Over Perfection

As a writer, I don’t necessarily aspire to perfection. Many would say I focus more on authenticity than I do on technology. I write what I feel at the given moment and from the heart.

In today’s writing, does perfection take precedence over everything else? In some areas, I would say that would be an accurate statement, especially in business writing, where professionalism is vital to business.

Regarding people writing what they are feeling and publishing it as a blog, I would say perfection doesn’t have as high of an importance as the creative emotion a writing has put forth.

That is not to say a writer should skimp on quality and write blah blah blah along whatever it is they are creating. Still, in such a wide array of styles and functions that exist with self-publishing, emotion and creativity take a higher importance. In contrast, in writing in a marketing sense, creativity and personal feelings, in most cases, are nonexistent.

In my writing, I don’t want to constrain myself into trying to fit into a format. It is one of the reasons why I stopped submitting to publication and went forth with self-publishing my work. Not everyone does this style of writing. When one lets things become exposed, they reveal much of themselves to the world. It is what I feel works best for me. I tried writing more from a technical standpoint one time, and I arrived at the conclusion it wasn’t for me.

I feel that with this writing style, I have connected with my reader more. While lately I have been lagging a bit in that category, rest assured I have not forgotten about my avid readers.

Writing from the heart and not focusing so much on perfection has made me grow as a writer. Another reason I write in this type of fashion is really due to the lack of time in my schedule. I know there are writers out there who spend hours on one article.

I don’t have that luxury in my schedule. I am a single father of two teenage boys with special needs, and I work full-time. How on Earth does anyone expect me to spend hours on one article? I might have a free hour in my day if I am lucky!

It might also be why many of my works come out slightly on the raw end. Time constraints also affect my work. Whether that is good or bad, I don’t know. I believe it is a little bit of both.

I am sure I will find out in time.