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# Why I Write
- URL: https://www.philsimon.com/why-i-write/
- Published: 2011-05-03T08:57:37.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-21T02:23:49.000Z
- Description: A little affirmation from a respected source is never a bad thing.
- Author: Phil Simon
- Tags: Communication, The New Small, Writing

At the risk of being overly opinionated at 4:30 am, it's hard for me to agree with anyone who creates art solely for mass approval. I write books, articles, and blog posts because I believe in what I'm writing. I derive an immense internal satisfaction from good prose and have for years.

In the din of our times, it's easy for things to get lost in a near-constant stream of information. We just don't have time to read everything that we'd like.

Yet, on occasion, you reach someone with your words--and it feels great.

This happened to me this morning with [Wayne Hurlbert's review of my book](https://blogbusinessworld.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-small-by-phil-simon-book-review.html?ref=philsimon.com).

Do I need constant validation? No, and I never have. At the same time, though, it's just an amazing feeling when something that you created finds an appreciative audience, no matter how large. I suspect that musicians, actors, artists, and other writers feel the same way.

By the way, I'll be appearing on [Wayne's show](https://www.blogtalkradio.com/waynehurlbert?ref=philsimon.com) tonight.

What makes you create?