The Enjoyment and Hard Work of Writing

For those of you who enjoy writing, I understand completely. I enjoy it tremendously. Writing can be cathartic. It can transport you from your present circumstances to a more idyllic place. Working out your character's problem or problems as you write can give you a sense of accomplishment and a means of seeing your own problems and their solutions a little clearer. Writing can give you a platform to say all of those things you cannot say in a speech or everyday conversation.
Writing is truly an enjoyable experience, but it is also hard work. It can be an exasperating experience when you are trying to find just the right word or words to express exactly what you are trying to say. You want to make sure that you are getting your point across to the reader. It is a writer's joy to be able to carry the reader into the depths of the characters' lives as the story unfolds. To accomplish this requires patience and hard work. A writer must hone and re-hone the words and the sentences of his/her work in order to paint word pictures that excite the reader's interest and imagination. The goal is to keep the reader wanting more so that he/she will keep reading. All of the hardwork is worth it, especially when someone tells you, " I really liked what you wrote. It inspired me."