The Art of Writing

To write or not to write? The answer is quite obvious--to write! Writing is more than something we learn as a means of communication. It is more than the writer's workshops we went through as kids in school. It is a catharsis; a way of expression and sharing. Writing can be an art. Just like an artist paints a picture of the Tuscan country side with his oil paints, someone can paint a picture with words. The painter sees the picture in his mind...so does the writer. The painter may research, explore and attempt to become a part of the world of which he is painting...and so does the writer.