Veteran writer, Lawrence Darmani has urged young, unpublished writers to consider their craft a responsibility to humanity, insisting that those gifted with the ability to write must not abandon their work.

Delivering a virtual address at ‘Unplugged & Reconciled,’ a ‘sip and chat’ event organized by 365Mustang for writers and readers in Accra, the author emphasised the importance of resilience and focus in today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world.

“If you have been given the calling, the skill, and the inspiration to write, you owe it to humanity to write so that others can benefit from it,” he said.

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"People are actually waiting to read your work, so do not abandon it. Even if you reach a point where things get tough, still get back to it and finish.”

The writer highlighted the impact of distractions - ranging from social media to everyday responsibilities - on writers’ ability to complete their projects.

However, he urged writers to treat writing as a 'jealous skill' that demands time, dedication, and consistency.

“You must make writing a distraction against all other distractions,” he noted.

"If I have set time aside to write, then my writing becomes the reason I am unavailable for anything else."