Seriously, I have used the ability to write to weasel my way out of get through some tough situations. To me, it's the most powerful tool we humans possess.
Ok, for example, (begin cheesy cliché here): "The pen is mightier than the sword."
It's true.
{just sayin'}
Ok, so I may have a bias about writing, I mean it does require my favorite subject (reading), and you have to use TYPOGRAPHY in most instances, but really. Think of all the situations that writing can make you go from good to great.
{Resumé} A bad resumé can take a job offer from "deal" to "no deal." A well written one, adversely, can make up for a slightly shaky interview, sometimes.
{Grade Boosting} I may or may not be speaking from experience on this one. But seriously, mad writing skillz can take your high "B" to a low "A" in a flash.
{Thank-You cards} You can take your standard "Thank-You, Great Aunt Myrtle, for the knitted sweater at Christmas" to something much more decorated than that. Like, almost as decorated as the doilies and jingle bells on said sweater (but not so much to make you receive two next year).
{Reading} Seriously, writing and reading go hand in hand. So does spelling. The more you read, write, and spell, the better you get at all three. The Holy Trinity of Literacy, as I like to say.
{Social Networking} Sometimes communicating via electronics can misconstrue emotions and words. Knowing how to write can help you find alternative messages that will have the intended meaning, and not the possible misconceptions.
{Stress Relief} Writing is a big stress relief for me. I'm always writing poetry, writing blog entries (even if no one reads them, tear), and e-mails. It's a way to say what you want to say, without actually saying it. If that makes any sense.
{Comic Relief} I've read some pretty hilarious stuff online since May or June. I love it.
{Confidence} Writing is one more attribute that I feel adds to your self-confidence level. Along with friendship, fulfilled goals, and a sweet pair of shoes, knowing that you can successfully write something can make you feel really good about yourself.
Anyway, folks, if nothing else, start small. Write a love letter to your beau, make yourself a charming love note to yourself, or write a letter to grandma. You'll be a job-bearing, stress-free, happy guy or gal in no time.
Chao.
