Title: Why do so many writers use words that might be difficult for some readers? Why wouldn't you want a more simple message that could target a broader audience? - Quora
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Why do so many writers use words that might be difficult for some readers? Why wouldn't you want a more simple message that could target a broader audience?
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Content: The first thing I can say is that when a writer writes a book, they probably aren't writing it for every single kind of reader. When you read something that is difficult for you to understand, then that book isn't for you and it isn't really the fault of the writer for not writing a book with a reader like you in mind. Not all writers want to write to a broader audience, they are fine with the niche they have developed for themselves. It is like saying why write about murder when more people love reading about supernatural teenage romances? Surely that type of book would reach a wider audience
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The first thing I can say is that when a writer writes a book, they probably aren't writing it for every single kind of reader. When you read something that is difficult for you to understand, then that book isn't for you and it isn't really the fault of the writer for not writing a book with a reader like you in mind. Not all writers want to write to a broader audience, they are fine with the niche they have developed for themselves. It is like saying why write about murder when more people love reading about supernatural teenage romances? Surely that type of book would reach a wider audience than a book about a grisly murder, but obviously people don't necessarily write to be popular they write to get their personal vision across, and to ultimately find an audience that response and appreciates their vision. Also type of word choice can be a kind of personal signature of a writer.