Thankful for Writing

Fosterverse Weekly #30

Nov 26, 2024

Hey Writers!

It’s Thanksgiving week here in the United States.

I’m personally not big on the food aspect of the holiday. In fact, this year my family is forgoing the traditional turkey dinner and instead going on a long walk at a nearby State Park. Maybe we’ll make tacos for dinner.

Yet having a holiday set aside specifically for giving thanks is something I can get behind. It’s rare that I slow down and contemplate what I’m thankful for.

The list of people I’m thankful for would be entirely too long for this newsletter. I also recognize that we’re here because we all write, or want to write, or want to write more.

I’m thankful for writing and the role it has played in my life. It has helped me connect with people I never would have otherwise. It has helped me figure out how I truly feel about events from my past. It has helped me figure out what to do next in my life. It has helped me make a living—both directly and indirectly. It has helped me be a more thoughtful, understanding, and compassionate person—both towards myself and others. And it has helped me understand that the world is filled with nuance and literally everything is worth writing about.

How has writing helped you in your life?