"If a person writes a grocery list does that mean they are a writer? If all you write is grocery lists and never write a poem, story, novel, article or essay this does not qualify you as a writer. Writing is writing, whether it is a grocery list, a to do list or appointments written on a calendar. A writer is someone who writes and shares what they write with others. ... Love words; appreciate the gift of reading and writing. Be brave and share what you create. Do not ever stop writing." Accessed on May 16 from http://www.writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1241040-My-Advice-on-what-makes-a-good-writer.