If no one reads what you write is it really worth writing?

I don't think so. I love to write poetry using word pad. I save them on the comp. and my site so when i'm down or need inspiration they cheer me up. Writing is meant for a release. It isn't meant for the whole wide world to know, unless you want it that way.

Writing is one of the best ways to get things off of your chest. Let's face it, there are things that happens to all of us that we just don't feel like talking about to people, and instead of slowly letting it eat away at your insides the best thing to do is write it out, poetry that I have written has helped me out a lot in the past. I post most of it online so it can get read, however, if no one reads it then it still means something to me, it is still very much worth while. So don't ever stop writing even if it isn't getting noticed because what happens if you have something to write that WOULD get discovered, only you didn't post it. You could miss your book deal :)

I don't think it's means your writing is not worth writing. A month isn't long enough to create an interest in a new & unknown author. But regardless of what anyone else thinks, if you enjoy writing then it's worth doing.

To have the ability to open your soul, as a writer, and express your deepest thoughts is a bit like exposing your heart to a lineup of archers with your heart as the target. We, as writers, no matter how much we write and no matter how much what we write is read, have the need inside us to put our thoughts on paper. It turns out, while we would enjoy the recognition of a work well done, the deeper need is to pass our words on to others. Whether the work is a work of poetry, inspiration or a walk with us down life's path, we have the need to write it down. Being a writer and wanting to be recognized for our ability to express these words is a bit like a person who has one of the most beautiful voices ever heard. There are only a few people who will ever hear it. If our writings touch one soul, it's all been worth the years it takes; the mountains of scrap paper, the jotting down of messages through the years. It's just what we do. We write.

I'd give it a few months. I imagine many popular authors didn't have their works read by tons of people right from the git-go. It takes time to establish a following and to be recognized. I don't think it is less worth while even if no one reads it, after all you sound as if you are largely doing it for yourself, not for others. If it isn't fun for you, then I would think that it would be less worth while.

I like writing for myself most of the time, but I can understand your pain. I have a blog and in the beginning when there weren't as many visitors, I questioned if it was worth it. However, the more I wrote, I realized the more people showed up. I have had my blog for over a year and while the numbers still aren't way up there, I still love having that outlet. If you aren't writing for yourself, than you shouldn't be writing.

doesnt mean its not worth reading, i know what you mean, as i have written so many things before like poems and short stories i couldnt imagine anyone reading them.

I wouldn't say it makes it less worthwhile if you're doing it to satisfy a passion of yours. Whether or not you are doing it for yourself and can therefore enjoy it without all the attention and affirmation can even make the difference between success and failure at times. If you're not doing it for yourself, it will catch up to you later. I also encourage you to keep your dreams alive. Promote and introduce your work to everyone you can. It's a competitive business and it can take a while to really make a living of it, but if you want people to read it, you have to really go out of your way to promote it to them rather than just posting in here and there and waiting for something to come of it. And even so, it can always be an enjoyable pastime so long as you're doing it for the right reasons. Keep working hard and writing good material... and best of luck in getting your work seen and published!

Hello LouRhi! I do believe and feel that writing is worth it even if no one reads it other than the writer. Many humans like to express and this liking is not perturbed even if expression doesn't translate into communication. I know, I am one of those. I have written a lot of poetry in my early life, most of which have never came under others' eyes. Still, I have felt good about it and that's enough for me. Moreover, I believe that talents get improved by practice, by giving them an outlet even without viewers, so unless you get bored, it's still good to write. You are at least learning to better your expression.

It most certainly is not worthless! It's great therapy. Of course if you want to make a career out of it, people will have to follow you, but above all, stay true to yourself and if you love writing, then do it for you first.

Most of what I write is never seen by anyone and probably never will be. I just love to write and it is an outlet for me. So yes, what you write really is worth writing if you enjoy it.

you write for no one but yourself. if you want to inspire others, you would go for the writing technique that would impress others, but would that impress you? would that make you feel happy knowing that you write for them not for your self? i dont care if nobody reads my work. as long as i am not earning a living from writing, i dont care if its not read by others. at least, ive let out what i want to share, ive poured out my thoughts. :)

I am not a big fan of doing things just because other people like what I do. I figure that I'm going to do what I like to do and if people like that then great. I have been told more times than not that I'm difficult to work with or some other such nonsense. The truth is that I play by my own rules. When it comes to writing, I write what I want and if someone reads it great. I write what someone else wants when I need the money.