"Most writers write to say something about other people -- and it doesn't last. Good writers write to find out about themselves, and it lasts forever."~ Gloria Steinem, Revolution from Within
Writing at its best is an act of self-discovery and revelation. Where are you hiding behind your words? Where are you letting yourself shine through them?
There's a difference between self-indulgently puking your life onto the page and using your life and emotions to connect with your readers. Don't censor yourself, but learn to discern when your experiences have universal value and when they serve only you. Both deserve to be written. Only the former deserves to be shared.
