Thirty Days In October And The Day After

Thirty Days In October And The Day After - Day 21

Writers

These days when I am struggling to write or even think of anything to write about I realize the greatness of the all time classics that have been written over the ages. To reader it just a book and an experience that he can read at his / her convenience. Not so for the writer. For the writer it is a painful journey of seeing the idea through, connecting the dots and much more. Someone mentioned to me that Ernest Hemingway wrote a book 32 times before he finally got it published, boy that's a lot of painstaking effort.

Again for the writer its not just words, they have to be words that tell a story, explain an idea, present / challenge a viewpoint, make a comment, create a picture and much much more. And while doing all this the words have to speak for the author, help him connect with the reader, be as explicit as possible creating a whole new meaning or perspective. That according to me is really something, no wonder writing has been a forte of a handful few. There are many who can write but few who can enchant, create new meaning, challenge reality, help us see the world in new light and transcend horizons and make a difference.

To all the writers who have made a difference and continue to make a difference I salute you and will remain forever indebted to you, for without you I would never come this far nor I would have been the person I am. Thank You.

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