"إذا كان هناك كتاب تريد قراءته لكنه لم يُكتب بعد، فعليك أن تكتبه."

Ever had that moment when you're scouring the shelves of a bookstore, hoping to find that *perfect* book, only to walk away empty-handed? It's a bit frustrating, right? That’s basically the essence of the idea we’re diving into. If the story you crave, the one that's bouncing around in your head, doesn’t exist yet, it's a sign. It’s a nudge from the universe telling you to pick up a pen and write it yourself.

So why are we talking about this? Well, this idea became pretty famous thanks to Toni Morrison, a legendary author who won a Nobel Prize. Back in the day, Morrison was looking for books that reflected her own experiences and the richness of African American culture. She couldn't find what she was after, so she took matters into her own hands and started writing the stories she wanted to read. And thank goodness she did. Her books have touched countless lives.

Let’s bring this down to real life. Imagine you're a teenager who loves fantasy novels. You’ve read every Harry Potter, every Percy Jackson, and yet, something's missing. Maybe the heroes don't look like you or come from a background you relate to. So, what do you do? You could wait forever, hoping someone else writes it, or you could be brave and write it yourself. That’s what Tomi Adeyemi did. She didn’t see enough fantasy books featuring African mythology, so she wrote “Children of Blood and Bone,” and it became a huge hit. People were hungry for that story—they just didn’t know it until it was there.

How can *you* apply this advice? Start small. You don’t have to pen a bestseller right off the bat. Jot down your thoughts, your dreams, or that quirky idea you had on your commute. Think of writing as a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it gets. And don’t worry about perfection—first drafts are supposed to be messy.

Imagine this: You're at your favorite coffee shop, sipping on a latte, and you overhear a conversation that sparks an idea. Maybe it’s two friends discussing their travel mishaps. You think, “What if there was a book about a travel blogger who stumbles into a hidden world?” You can’t shake the thought. It sticks with you as you walk home, as you cook dinner. So you decide to write. Every evening, you spend an hour crafting this world, these characters. Weeks turn into months, and before you know it, you’ve got a whole manuscript.

And here’s the magic part: writing isn’t just about creating something for others. It’s about understanding yourself better, about exploring the corners of your mind and heart. Maybe your story won’t be a bestseller—that’s okay. The act of writing it will change you. It’s a journey, a self-discovery process.

So, next time you’re wishing for that perfect book, remember: if it doesn’t exist yet, it’s waiting for you to bring it to life. Grab that pen, open that laptop, and get started. Who knows, your story might be the one someone else is desperately searching for.