On Becoming a Writer

“The first foundation of writing is not the words or the message, but the writer him-or-herself. The writer is a messenger who must begin by being worthy of the message. Anything less is false. This is what it means to find one’s voice.”

One of the great things about blogging is that it allows would-be writers to develop their craft. My first definition of a writer was: "One who writes." It is not, "One who knows how to write." Writers write. Musicans make music. Artists make art. A poet who does not write poetry is not a poet, he's a poser and an imposter.

Anyways, kudos to all who have immersed themselves in the activity of blogging. Blogging is about communication and communication is an important skill in society. Whether the public sector or the private sector, learning how to put your nebulous ideas in clear, concise language is a must for success. Use your blogging to improve this skill... and to find your voice. Who knows? You might just change the world.