Egoism: An Essential Motive of Writing

When it comes to the motives for writing, different writers have different ideas. Some essays are written for no better reason than that they are required. However, for writers, it is the big leap of faith and belief in them that leads them to take what is the hardest and the most essential step in becoming good writers. In George Orwell's essay "Why I write", Orwell offers four essential motives for writing; most important of …

…cite a wide range of reasons. Every author has a primary motivation, a guiding sense of purpose. However, sheer egoism is an essential motive in writing. By being somewhat egoistic, the author can open them up to the readers, create an interaction with readers and finally results in powerful, emotional writing. Typical of many personal essayists, Orwell rely on establishing a level of egoism in his writing, which makes him a good and successful writer.