Writing Responsibility
What responsibility does a writer have to their audience? To their society? This article outlines the attempts of an author to reason to conclusion some grandiose conceptions about the existence (or non-existence, rather) of God. Yet he is criticized for missing the mark. Do writers have a responsibility to their audience?
http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2010/09/08/129736414/hawking-and-god-an-intimate-relationship
A good writer knows their audience and should make reasonable conclusions. The highest purpose of a writer is to be read and understood. The most difficult thing is identifying a clear audience. And, even with an audience in mind, you never know who may pick up your work. Defining parameters near the beginning of a writing project is an essential part of effective communication. One instructor advised to begin by making a list of your personal and professional interests, religious preferences, and prejudices. Having this information up front can help you determine where your interests (and sometimes your conclusions) stem from. Each writer has something unique to bring into their work that sets them apart from others. Learning to write, not only well, but responsibly sets you up for success.