By Richard White ~ @RWhiteAuthor
Writing has this incredible way of crossing borders, reaching people we’ve never met in places we’ve never been. It’s a fascinating reality that, as writers, we can sit at our desks with a cup of coffee, pouring our thoughts onto the page, and those words can travel across oceans, mountains, and time zones to land in the hands of someone thousands of miles away.
Have you ever stopped to think about where your words have landed? Sometimes, we get so caught up in stats and numbers that we don’t realize the true reach of our writing. Today’s challenge is to reflect on that—where in the world are your readers?
For me, my writing has found its way into the hearts of readers in at least six countries—New Zealand, America, the UK, Canada, Brazil, and Kenya. Each one has its own unique literary culture, and knowing that my words resonate in these places is both humbling and motivating. It reminds me that storytelling is universal. No matter where we are, no matter our background, stories connect us in ways nothing else can.
What’s even more interesting is how we find these readers. Maybe it was through a random social media interaction, a blog post that gained traction, or an old friend who moved across the world and still follows my journey. One of my high school friends, now living in Kenya, reads my work—a small reminder that our connections don’t fade, even when miles separate us.
But as writers, there’s always a hunger for growth, for our words to reach even farther. If I could choose, I’d love to be read in Germany, a country rich in literary history, where book culture thrives. There’s something magical about the idea of my words finding a place on a bookshelf in a café in Berlin or being read by someone on a train in Munich.
Where do you want your words to go? Where have they already traveled? Take a moment today to appreciate the reach of your voice. You might be surprised by just how far it has gone.
Read more of my #March of the Writers Posts.