Are you a writer?

This is a great question. . . What makes someone a writer?  Do they have to be published?  Do they have to be an expert?  Is there something that has to stand out about their style or their voice?  Are they catchy?  Are they edgy?  Do they tell a story?  Are they memorable?  Are their characters memorable?  Do you want more?  Are you curious what's next?  Do they have you creating your own plot lines of what could happen?  Is it intriguing?  Is it engaging?  Do I want to share this with a friend?  An enemy?  Does it connect to me?

Yes, yes, no, yeah, maybe, sure . . . whatever you say, right?

Are you passionate about writing?
Who told you, you can be a writer?

Or is a writer a writer.  A writer is someone who leaves the reader with a new thought or idea.  Or it could reinforce a current idea.

Does anyone even read any more?

Writing is an art form - so is editing.

So, are you a writer?  Yes.  Probably.  Most likely.  Maybe.  No.  You are a writer.  You communicate with an audience.  You draw a conclusion.  You change someone's of perspective or perception.

Writing changed my life.

What's changed your life?  What has meaning for you?

Journal whatever comes to mind - write about the world - how you see it - how you see your place in it.  Make up a story.  Write out dreams.  Write out ambitions.  Write something meaningful.  Write with purpose. You're your own hero.  You're your own history book.  You're someone who the world's been waiting to read.

Spill your heart onto the canvas to see the magic and mystic as you read the words.  You've captured your creativity.  You've harnessed your will even if it is just to amuse yourself.

Good Luck,
JG