Writing vs. being a writer
Everybody should write. Everybody. Whether through fiction, non-fiction, a blog about your thrilling hobbies, or a run-of-the-mill journal, expressing oneself is key to a person's mental and emotional health. And, in my opinion, the written word the easiest way to give one's thoughts and experiences physical form (think about it: would you rather write "I saw a pretty sunset" or have to paint an accurate watercolor of it?). You may think me biased, what with my being a profes