Is it to inspire, to uplift, to educate, or to entertain?

As writers, we are all seeking an audience for our works. We are constantly hoping our reach as writers would extend far and wide. But what happens when your writing, however good or amateur, goes unnoticed?

I've written over forty-five articles, many of them with zero views. But I continue on, creating and crafting stories and articles, with the hopes that one day they would be read by others.

I've had only one article get curated by medium, and that was after writing thirty some odd articles.

I've reached close to 500 views on that article, which garnered about $1.87.

Even still, it was exciting for me, reaching so many others, when the bulk of my writing had zero views.

I keep writing because I write to inspire, and I only need one view to make a difference.

If I can radically change or help someone heal, or inspire them to create for themselves, then I am satisfied.

I write, and when I'm finished I send the work out into the universe, never knowing if it's going to make a splash or a ripple.

Usually, it's just a tiny puddle.

But it matters not.

All the while I am working on my craft, learning what works and what doesn't.

I am also building a catalog of articles that may one day be read.

I'm still hoping for that one article to go viral, on some topic I have yet to think up.

When I reach that day, readers will come pouring in, and something I've previously written, that got no views, may be found by someone who needs to hear it the most.

I've written articles in the past that I thought were great, and still think they are great, that got zero views.

I'm guessing if your reading this you might feel the same way about your work.

Even with zero views, I urge you to continue on, because you are not too far from the beautiful and magical, One view.

One view. Someone read it. Someone digested it. Maybe someone clapped for it.

Write for the One. Inspire One. Uplift One. Encourage One.

Write because you want to. Because you have to.

Don't worry about your audience, it will come in time.

Keep writing. Keep attacking the blank page.

And remember, writing can be cathartic, and healing, and transformative.

And you can be healed and transformed by your own words.

Write for the One.

Write for you.