A writer isn’t just anyone that can pick-up a pencil and scratch words on paper. A writer is someone with either the skill or talent to write with purpose and power.
Great writing is done in many ways, with literary language or simple words. There is no yardstick for such greatness, except the response of the heart.
Although artistic writing can be done by anyone (meaning poems, meditations, etc.), a professional writer has a passion for the written word. This passion usually expresses itself through skillful communications that make a point, with pure and powerful language.
Children are often more expressive than adults, having not yet learned to be self-conscious. Whether we grew up playing with mud pies or rockets, each child felt a connection with inborn artistic talent. As adults, we should value these gifts, without assuming that our ability to communicate makes us skillful at all forms of writing.
For example, an office assistant may be great at composing newsletters, yet unskillful at PR writing and press pitching. A CEO may enjoy sketching out articles, yet be ineffective at wording said articles to attract the attention of local or national editors.
A professional writer has paid their dues. They know how to write effectively because they’ve been doing it for a long time and know what works.
In short, although everyone can hone an innate ability to write, becoming a specialist in specific fields of writing is the result of experience and study. So, rejoice in your writerly abilities. But, be wise enough to hire a specialist when it comes to those vital ads, infomercials or proposals that make or break your business!
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