On Writing

Writing is a craft.

Writing is a profession.

Writing is a discipline.

Writing does not happen miraculously.

Writing takes agonising patience and dedication.

Most writers will tell you that the act of writing is the hardest thing that they ever did.

Then why write?

Why?

Because the act of writing, when done well, has spurts of pleasure.

When done well, the act of writing feels as pleasurable as an injection of endorphin.

Like the runner's high.

Samuel Jackson said that, "great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance."

While Steven Wright said, "I'm writing a book. I've got the page numbers done."

And the one that I like the best is,

Willa Cather wrote, "Most of the basic material a writer works with is acquired before the age of fifteen."

So, don't let anyone tell you that you cannot write. Write if you have something to say.