Tuesday, December 2, 2008

How Difficult is Writing?

"There's nothing hard about writing. All you have to do is sit down and open up a vein."
- Walter "Red" Smith

I agree with Walter "Red" Smith; writing is very difficult and almost
impossible. Anyone can put together sentences, but can we really
consider that writing? Being a writer does not mean you get to sit
in your pajamas, with the television on in the background and write
whatever you want. It is quite the opposite. Being a writer consists of
many stressful nights trying to compose a well-written masterpiece,
that you are proud of. Writing has also contributed to some authors
and poets going mad. In fact, I believe being a writer is one of the most
difficult professions.

2 comments:

Ricky P said...

I agree. Getting a good finally result is tough. It takes a lot of work and time. It is a lot different than just writing down a bunch of thoughts and sentences.

Andrew said...

Very true, anyone can just string words together and call that writing. However, quality work takes time and dedication. A very interesting post.