Writers know different. They know new heroes are needed to guide the people. They know new stories must be written to inspire another generation to greater heights. They know the Earth is not the end, but merely the beginning of human exploration. They know writing not only stirs the writer's soul but the faithful readers as well.
Writers know different because writers are different.
They are attuned to the song softly playing in the head of every human being. The cosmic aria interwoven throughout our genetic structure separating man from ape. A glorious gift from God each person receives, but only the artist harnesses to full expression. Writers more than most seem to tap into this area of information and navigate their creations like latter-day captains steering their ships by stars. What is not in dispute is why writers worship writing even though a tremendous amount of soul searching goes into each delicate project.