While some wonder whether reading levels, particularly on traditional media, are declining, the question of the role of writers in our society is more relevant than ever. But why? In this article, we will attempt to shed some light on this issue and highlight several areas that reflect the role writers can play in our society.
More and more people today are deciding to write, but above all, they are deciding to get published. Could writing be a form of therapy? A need for recognition? A need for introspection? A desire to share? Is it a mediator of society?
Let's first take a small step back to the present and analyze in more detail what the role of a writer might be. It should be noted that this is a very broad subject and that it will certainly not be possible to cover all points of view.
There are several possible approaches to this question:
First plan (socio-historical approach)
Introduction (example): Writers are perceived, in a way, as holders of historical and/or political truth. Their power of words goes beyond simple reading and can influence people's lives and thoughts.
1. Writers play a political and moral role
A. They observe facts that help raise awareness
B. They can denounce inequalities and injustices
C. They share knowledge
2. Writers can influence people
A. They try to pursue a goal in order to improve and/or change society
B. They help to prevent the mistakes of the past from being repeated
C. They encourage debate and critical thinking
Conclusion
Second plan (psychological approach)
Introduction (example): Writing has always had therapeutic virtues, both for the writer and for readers. Writing helps oneself and helps others. But writing is also a means of expressing states of mind and moods, anger, or the frivolous aspects of life.
1. The benefits of writing
A. For the writer themselves
B. For society as a whole
2. The frivolous or amusing side of writing
A. For the writer themselves
B. For society as a whole
Conclusion
Third plan (sociological approach)
Introduction: It is the writer who has the role of guardian and transmitter of memory. Pieces of life put down on paper to make them last. Whether in the form of a biography or autobiography, fictionalized or not, for individuals or public figures. The figure of the public writer is making a strong comeback.
1. The writer, guardian of memories
A. A writer can be the custodian of life
B. They can become the guardian of someone's words (their own or another person's: autobiography and biography)
C. He is the one who collects data, gives it form, and puts it down on paper
2. The writer can be the conveyor of a life, a people, or a company
A. The writer is the one who helps to create a transmission
B. He can be the link between several social strata
C. He can prove to be an educational tool
Conclusion
Conclusion
As we can see from these three rough outlines, writers have played, continue to play, and will continue to play an essential role in society and in people's lives. Even though customs are changing and other media are taking on an important role (for example, visuals and videos), it is only through words that people, and therefore writers, can express emotion, technique, sharing, life... the power of words is so strong that the role of a writer in society will always be essential and indispensable.