Phenomenon in writing

Every now and then I ponder things and in my path I encounter an idea I feel needs to be shared. I've come across this concept before, but I've never had a real way to express it until this moment. Oddly enough, shitty pop rock invoked the title for it.

The Foreigner Effect

So named for the 70's super group. You may remember such hits as "Juke Box Hero," "Hot Blooded," and "Double Vision." Writers are a versatile bunch, and our topics range from peak to valley. Somewhere contained in the world of writing are topics best spoken on by philosophers and wise men. However, they do not get the total rights to the topic. Just because you're some kid going to state university or community college doesn't mean that your input on, say, ethical ramifications of DNA alteration within a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, is any more valid than Aristotle's or Gary Gygax's. They may be more informed and well known, but if your view is fresh and valid, it is as valuable as anyone else's. You don't need to be an actor to write about the inherent risks of method acting. You don't have to have killed someone to write about the ethical ramifications of murder. Pretending to be so skilled or important and assuming a pompous voice to create your work can negatively affect your performance. If you're not an expert, don't pretend to be one. Otherwise, you'll sound like a garage band attempting to seriously play "Jukebox Hero." If you're not one, than playing it is appealing in only an ironic way. Each of us is as important as any other in writing. Write what you need to, and if it is as good as any best seller, you are as good as any best seller, even if it sells 2 copies.