ut of the Reject Pile

If You Write for the Wrong Reasons, Is It Still OK?

And does it really matter?

Is there value in the chickenscratch in our journals? Image by the author.

There are many reasons that people write — usually a mix of the unselfish and selfish. Considering writing is a fairly healthy activity (therapeutic with no side effects or aftertaste), there’s nothing wrong with it. But why do I often question my own motivations for…