Writing from Within: Write Yourself from a Lived Culture, Belief, and Psychology
AUTHOR AT WORDHOUSE
Writing from a Cultural Perspective
Culture is woven into our writing. It colors how we tell stories and what those stories are about. We build our narratives using the threads of our local customs, values, and traditions.
Our writing is rich with symbols, metaphors, and idioms that define our culture. Drawing on history and folklore, our Asian stories offer a unique tapestry compared to the more individualistic tone and style often found in Western tales.
By embracing our unique expressions, we reflect a diverse narrative and perspective. This strengthens our voice and helps us connect with people beyond our cultural boundaries.
Writing from Our Fundamental Beliefs
Beyond our cultural background, our personal beliefs—shaped by family, media, societal pressures, and current trends—deeply influence our worldview and, consequently, our writing. Our memoirs inevitably reflect these convictions in the crafting of characters and themes.
Our stance on social issues, our beliefs about spirituality, and our perspectives on relationships within family, work, and community all permeate our narratives. By writing from within our personal belief system, we invite readers into our space, offering them a chance to expand their understanding of diverse perspectives.
Writing from an Understanding of Emotions
Psychological factors influence our writing. Emotions spark creativity, but also pose challenges. Mental well-being is crucial for productivity. Memoir allows us to navigate anxiety, depression, and complex emotions, fostering a deeper connection with our audience. Grappling with societal expectations while upholding personal beliefs is central to writing that is sensitive to difference, driven by real-world cultural and emotional tensions. In an era valuing diverse narratives, our creative expression leads to more resonant stories.
"We breathe for the sake of breathing, eat and drink for the sake of eating and drinking, we take shelter for the sake of taking shelter, we study to satisfy our curiosity, we take a walk for the walk. All that's not for the sake of living, it is living. Life is a sincerity.” ― Emmanuel Levinas, Existence and Existent
