A Few Ways Writers Can Help Build a Brighter Future

 When people think of writing, they often think about being an author – writing books, poetry, or profound essays. But people often forget the importance of clear communication in everyday life. As part of my work, I regularly help people say exactly what they want to say, whether they're communicating with board members, coworkers, customers, or family (in the case of writing up family histories).

But I’ve also been thinking about communication and my fellow Americans. One thing that's been on my mind in recent weeks is creating a sort of vision board of the future for our communities and the country. If you've been paying attention to the news, and general conversation, everyone from federal employees to intuitives have said that we need to begin thinking about what we want our future to look like. 


This is one area where those of us with writing skills and talent can help people articulate exactly what they want, and what they want to help create.


So, when we come out of the other side of our current situation in the US, what would you like to see during the rebuilding process? 


Do you want:


Universal healthcare? What would that look like?


Subsidized childcare? 


Leveraging technology to lessen red tape?


What do you want for yourself? Be specific.


What do you want for your community? Would you like to get to know your neighbors better?


Who Can You Help Today?


I’ve recently been thinking about people who’ve been disenfranchised, and those who’ve gone down a path they likely never meant to. How do they feel right now? If you’re comfortable reaching out to them and helping them articulate their feelings, please do. 


As writers we can also be of service to people who are homebound for reasons beyond their control. We can team up with them and help them express what they want to people who are in a position to make positive change.


In the coming weeks, I hope that you will take some time (calmly, no pressure) to put into words the kind of future that you want to see, both large-scale and for yourself personally. Taking that time will help us all grow as we continue forward.


Closing Thoughts


That's all I have for this week. Get plenty of rest, keep peacefully resisting where and how you can, and know that your words have power. They can be a source of strength, in more ways than you can imagine.  


Facilitating clear, precise communication truly is an act of service to others.



Take care,

Kammy 

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