What Makes a Writer a Writer?

Do I consider myself a writer? No, I don't consider myself a writer. I mean yes, I write everyday but I think a writer is someone who enjoys writing and has some sort of special talent with the use of words. I look at it like I'm a dancer and everyone dances but they can't be considered "a dancer." A writer, in my opinion, is also someone who would like to write as a career.

I write all the time but never do I sit down to write a lengthy paper or story unless I have to. Usually, the only writing I do is for school, emails, writing letters to friends at other colleges, making to do lists or talking online. For the most part, I use writing as more of a means of communication.

In this class, I hope to improve my ability to write research papers but also learn to enjoy writing about personal experiences in a creative format.