I love reading. 

I enjoy it as much as I want to write. Hence, I've been living my life reading various materials, from articles published in editorials and newspapers, to case studies, theses, and dessertations, to blogs and novels on online platforms. Aside from those written for academe, some works are commended in the public market to generate profit, while others are open to the public and only count views and likes.

In the case of free works, like novels, perhaps I've always noticed that some authors who write mind-blowing plots, have fewer grammatical errors, and tackle societal issues in a deeper context always end up underrated. And I always wonder, why is it that? And why is it easy for some works with a clichéd plot to be read? 

Well, if you have the same thoughts, this article might be for you. 

The Author's Purpose 

In the entire course of studying English Literature and Creative Writing We are constantly told that written works serve a purpose. To begin with, there are the never-ending sets of to inform, entertain, and persuade. We brainstorm for a good topic, outline it in a rough draft, still thinking of what the piece should look like in the end. For example, when I wrote this article, I wanted you to be entertained while also being informed, so I had to stick to that goal until the end.

This is how our minds have been shaped when we think of the purpose of writing inside of an institution. However, when we get out of it and take a step in the real world, this is where we start adding purposes. 

The Real Deal

A chef cooks food for it to be eaten by customers. As an author, she writes for her works to be read, and for them to be read, they need to be published. Nevertheless, this sort of reasoning still results in three things: fame, satisfaction, and money. 

Almost all career-ending games revolve around those things. Writing isn't an exception. People need stories. Some write it for them and they pay for it. The writer, in return, earns, improves his resume, and becomes satisfied with the outcome. 

He wanted them to read it because he thought that the plot was mind-blowing or it would give them lessons in the end. He will earn the satisfaction of doing so. If he wanted it to be read because he needed money, and if the story is that great, then yes, he will have money. It's a give and take relationship with the purpose of coexisting in one realm. 

The Demands

Furthermore, because needs are being tested. The demmands of the readers have also played a role in the writer's response. As a result, when the goal is to make money through publishing, one should think about their target audiences or the likes of their target audiences. In my 8th grade, we were taught that in the writing industry, it is either sex or blood that dominates the sales. It's no surprise that erotica and action are among the most popular genres in our country. Few people prefer to read works of substance.

The allusion and the mention of prominent people and institutions also enhance the commendation. No matter how rubbish the work is, just because it employs the names of people who hold an enormous amount of power and class, the piece ends up being the most picked, most read, and most purchased. Thus, the last judge would be your readers. 

The Last Judge

Readers are subjective.

You cannot control their thoughts. Thoughts are deceiving and playful too. Your purpose of writing your article might not be aligned with how they see it. As I have mentioned earlier, I might be writing this to inform you, but that might not be the case after you read this. You can say that you were persuaded by my article after reading it, or that you were entertained. This might also result in you rereading this again, waiting for me to update another article, or totally blocking me and not being bothered by my work again. 

Nonetheless, I'm hoping for a better response from you guys. This is Thain, and I'll see you guys in my succeeding articles. I actually wrote this a long time ago, but I just found it in my dumps recently. 

As always keep safe. You are loved