By
Anthony Delvalle
Today, more and more powerful writers are needed. Not just
any powerful writers but writers who are willing to make a change in people’s
lives by writing on issues, disadvantages, advantages, and accomplishments that
happen in communities that collect negativity. If they’re not the ones fighting
for change, then they could be the ones writing to support those who are on the
front line. The world we are living in is only getting worse with depression,
pregnancies, gang activities, dropouts, killings and more. As much as we
witness in our surroundings, many writers never really give it attention to try
and change the matter. It’s on the news every day, which is 90% negative. Where
is the positive?
We need writers! Writers who want to help others reveal
their talents and show people’s ideas and creativity. Basically, the people who
want to better themselves need connections, but who are going to be their
connections? That’s where writers take their part and go as far as they can
with the career of writing. It begins with graduating high school and, most
importantly, getting into college to become journalists, book writers, or even photographers
to better get their points across. It will make it easier to help gain the attention
of members in the community.
As journalists, writers speak about the community people
live in and what needs to improve, such as more policemen needed in the neighborhoods
because of gang-related violence or drugs. Interviewing people living in an
area like that and writing on it can help pass the word of what’s needed. Simply
explaining stories based on people’s lives and what they’ve gone or are going
through living in their area can accomplish this.
Other than reporting about the bad in communities, writers
should show love to the individuals that completed school or made programs for
youth to attend or to churches hosting events to bring the public in. They need
to let the world know more about the good so people all over the world can use
those ideas in their communities. If they see a big giveaway of canned goods or
clothing or whatever is in need that people don’t have, that can spark a light in
others around the world. Putting something like that in a magazine can catch
someone’s eye.
It can go as far as being a free tutor to young teens who
want a career in writing. Even holding sessions after school to edit papers and
give one on one advice that most teachers don’t have time for during class. Not
only to young teens but even to college students who don’t have the time to go
to tutoring at their school. Emailing a writer with experience is okay, too. Not
just about homework but with résumés that someone needs help putting together.
It’s all about sacrifice and showing support to citizens who
want to make a change in their lives or just better themselves no matter what their
age. It’s not an easy job for writers to get done but it’s a building block and
a step of faith that’s not always just about you. It’s about your gifts making a
difference in someone else’s life.
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Anthony Delvalle is a
junior at Calumet College of St. Joseph. He is currently studying
communications. He was born and raised in Hammond, Indiana, and grew up in
church. He goes out of his way for people and loves inspiring the younger
teens. He thrives to be the best he can be and wants the best for everyone.
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