That's a tough question for me. I don't think about this one enough and when I do I definitely overthink it. Let's try this approach...
I'm a storyteller and my most effective means of communicating is through writing. So I ask myself, what difference can a writer make? I'm no activist so spreading a message about some kind of political or social change movement is not where I want to go. I'm a creative writer, not too interested in the critical aspect of things, so high praise from literary critics doesn't hold much interest to me. I really enjoy reading fiction and hope that the stories I create will inspire a level emotional connection with characters and the same intrigue with plot development that I experience with a good book. Sometimes I experience more emotion through reading than I do in day to day life. Stories of real people and new ideas captivate me and cause me to pause and think "hmm, that's interesting. How do I feel about this?" I would also like to present/share ideas that gives people a new perspective to consider about things new and old.
Okay, so after thinking it through a little I guess I want to stir up dormant emotions and serve as a cerebral flint-strike which sparks new ideas.
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