A good writer in a sea of stories

What makes a good writer? Or, what makes a good story?

You could major in English or be a walking Grammar textbook, but does that mean you are a good writer?

For me, a good story is one that changes your viewpoint or opens your mind to new perspectives. One that affects how you look at things- and a very well-written story can even change your life.

"A book that takes you a week to read contains a lifetime's worth of experiences and thoughts."

Nothing has ever impacted me as a person, or my life, as much as a good story. Writing is so free and flowing, not limited to anything at all. That movie that made you cry for hours- someone wrote that. An inspirational quote that has been your mantra to achieving your goals? That's also a product of writing. That uplifting tv-show that ignited your old passion that you thought burned out years ago? Someone wrote the script for that as well.

Back to the original question: what makes a good writer?

A good writer might have unspoken thoughts, ideas, and feelings that they want to show the world. They're someone who pours their heart into each word they write, creating an unforgettable experience or story that the reader will never forget. They write pieces that raise questions and cause the reader to think to themselves about this new world and the infinite possibilities that come with it.

Nonfiction writers also want to inform their readers about the world, and tell and explain to them all these new, previously unknown facts and information. Each and every type of writer, even if you're someone who just keeps a journal, writes words that create an unique story.

"Writing is an underestimated work of art. You paint colorful images in people's minds using words of black and white."

My final answer for this challenge, I suppose: A good writer is someone who wants to convey something to the reader; whether it be an idea, thought, or story they want to share. Of course, it's not purely imagination or creativity that makes you a good writer- it's those things combined with knowledge and determination that creates one.