Why writers will always be at the heart of great messaging

Let the world ‘pivot to video.’ Communication will always have a place for the written word, and for those who do it well.

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Most people feel some measure of frustration that their work makes little to no difference in the world.

Writers—who are often prone to melancholy and self-doubt—are especially vulnerable to professional anxiety.

What am I doing with my life? Will there be a job for me next year—or next week?

Unlike artists or engineers, who can point to sculptures or bridges and say, “I built that,” we writers have words. We construct narratives—which are often undervalued and underappreciated.

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