Writers Are Artists

The photo today is a lovely wreath that could be used to brighten a winter day or to highlight Valentine’s Day. The artist who created this beauty began with a frame of some kind, then started placing different floral pieces together in a pleasing pattern. Maybe he/she pulled some out and added others. Maybe the artist changed the whole idea he/she had in the beginning. The artist worked on the wreath until it satisfied him/her enough to call it finished. 

The next time you’re at a florist or home decor shop, have a deeper appreciation for what artist created when making a floral wreath.

Writers go through the same process as the person who put the wreath together. We start with an idea—the frame for that wreath. We put words together, then change some of them. We work at arranging those words in the best way we can. We leave our project for a while, then return to edit and revise once more  

The wreath maker is an artist, and so are we. The process is much the same. Both aim for the best product he/she can produce. Writers can feel a real sense of accomplishment with each finished writing project