You are a writer.

Hi there - long time no see I'm not really sure whether I can justifably define what I type here on myLot as something that would come under 'writing skills' but it certainly gives away the fact that I am a chatterbox I am happy to be able to come here and voncerse (even though it is through reading and writing) in English as I rarely get the chance to do so offline. As for any skills, well I'd rather let the experts classify my efforts - and while I was I typing 'efforts', I am well aware that I don't really put much effort into what I am posting here because I just mumble on and on and on and on and...

I cannot agree with you more. I showcase my writing talent here specially by completing writing tasks which are countless in number. Also creating topics, responding and commenting here as you rightly said is an opportunity for all of us to keep in touch with our writing skills for which I am ever grateful to myLot

Hi Deepak, I don’t know about others (I don’t want to really tread on toes here) but I am certainly not a writer. Writing requires a lot of creativity which has to come naturally…even copywriters or journalists are not ‘writers’ so as to say…those are professional courses where, if you are good in a particular language, you are taught how to express yourself and how to touch on topics. However, most writers are naturally creative people…there’s certainly no course that I know of, which can teach you how to write a good story and go on repeating the same feat to earn a regular livelihood LOL I enjoy my English, I have always loved interacting in this language (in any form) and of course writing short notes on anything while remaining anonymous, has its own highs! Its kind of liberating for me and a learning process too! BUT I must say that I’ve come across quite a few mylotters here whose posts make a wonderful reading…they are all different types, some humorous, some acerbic, some have beautiful interplay of words and sentences…but they all manage to bring to life the situations they describe and make us (the readers) an integral part of it…I think that’s the best quality of a writer which most of us don’t have.

Dear dpk I truly agree with you that responding in myLot helps in sharpening my writing skill. It helps in my thinking and widen my horizon. I really learned a lot at myLot. For example I always admired people with blue eyes. I never knew that blue eyes can change its color to green depends on the person clothings and moods. It's really fascinating & I only knew all about it after I started a discussion on 'color of eyes'. I love myLot because it is like 'a window to the world', a platform to meet other myLotters and share and learn different cultures. It is also a place where I can meet wonderful myLotter like you. As far as I know you are really good in writing, indeed you are really knowledgeable in some difficult topics like 'characteristic of handwritings'. Thanks for a wonderful discussion and do keep in touch :)

Hi dpk! Couldn't have agreed with you more! We have myLot alot to thank for isn't it? I've had the opportunity to meet writers here who inspire and motivate, stories that warm my heart, a time to laugh and sometimes to think how silly I've been, a place to ponder, to reflect. I've also had the chance to meet many ordinary people but who have made extraordinary contributions to their own lives and people around them. It's here we hon our writing skills, improves our typing, find good advice, meet friends, a place to laugh, to learn, to share and to grow... Last but not least to earn.

Yes we are all writers and there are some VERY good writers on here. I am sure that we are all gaining a lot more writing and vocabulary skills by participating in the discussions and I would imagine that for non English speaking members it must be a really good help with their English. I am always very impressed with the way that the Non English speakers manage to write so well -- well done to you all!!

You are absolutely correct Dpk262006. Even if it is a response or discussion, it needs some thinking and putting forth proper words. Hence all the Mylot members are writers only. In mylot, our writing skills, thought process and knowledge level, everything improves. I have not seen any other site so interesting and also remunerating.

Hi dpk, I have never thought that I can even string two words together let alone having to interact with people who are already established writers. Never knew that joining mylot has unearth the hidden gem in me which only needs a little polishing to officiate my unborn talent.. I agree with you that many here have the writing skills that can really mesmerized me to no ends with their interesting write-ups. That explains why I overstayed my tenancy in mylot as my interest in writing has been awakened by reading what others write here and the fact that everday promises some interesting topics to read glued me to this site for years. And I have deposited all that I read and learned to my knowledge bank which have made me a lot wiser without leaving home to earn what I have learned here. Mylot has indeed turned into a writers' platform to lure novice like me.

Not only that but it helps those whose first language is not English to learn more English and especially write it better. I think that to a certain degree we are all writers here and maybe could even turn out mylotting into a "book" lol.

I agree with you. Everyone is a writer and this a great place to practice writing along with learning and making friends. I have learned a lot about other countries and cultures and I enjoy reading different points of views on topics.

I can say that each and every one here is a writer in his/her own right. Some has potentials of being a good writer , you just can see it by the way they wittingly posted their discussions. Some needs further honing and some are not, well, not so into it. But for me, the most important thing about being a writer is the ability to convey the message to the readers. It is the skills to make the reader transcends from one place to another as if they are the character and just the reader, when what they've read is felt, seen, tasted and understood. A writer can make anything possible. One must have the passion for it in order to hone that skills to its greater potential. Have a wonderful day, my dear. Hey, you are one of the writers I always look forward to reading your works.:-)

You just condemned me! Now everybody would be looking for my writing skills, and I dont have them! Honest. :) I just go with my thinking, eating a few words and thoughts on the way. :) I hope reading helps me improve my language. But I do have very original thoughts on some issues, which I share out here. :)

So true dpk mylot as really helped to improve my writing abilites. I am now able to quickly think on stop when i see a really intersting topic. And the fact that we can't copy and paste from a source also shows that we on mylot are really confident, honest and intelligent individuals

I agree with you that if one writes one is a writer. Of course if one considers the commercialization of writing, which is what many of us are exposed to, one perceives certain characteristics essential in claiming the title of writer. I don't. People that write here on mylot are indeed writers in various stages of developing their writing. Simply by writing here shows the desire to write. I don't think its about the money for most. Certainly it is not about the money for me. While writing may at times not seem easy, it is rewarding in that allows others to share in one's expressions of emotion, art, knowledge etc. It is a skill that is developed through practice and this is just as good a forum as any other to learn.

Very True words here for sure. That is one of the great things about being a member here on myLot is that we can be creative, and use our own thoughts, ideas and talents sharing with others dreams and thoughts we might have never been able to express otherwise. Some of us here may even be inspired to want to write more and more to where we eventually write a book and post "REMEMBER WHEN?" Personally overall for writing this still continues to be one of the better places to be.

hello deepak,you are right,it does improve my writing skills and my vocabulary,though it is not evident at first.i had to be away for a little time and now i find that i can write longer and more meaningful sentences.

Hi Deepak! mylot discussions definitely bring out a good number of perspectives and sometimes I do marvel how people think ; another strange thing is that many people do have similar experiences like our own and similar attitudes.THere would be marginal variations but minor reactions have been similar in the case of a good number of friends.I find it heartening. But I would still only feel that we are writers of ' a sort'; as for sharpening our skills on various topics I am not too sure whether I agree. We get different view points, we discuss; but I feel this alone does not sharpen my skill .It would have really sharpended my skill if I had to summarize a discussion after going through all the responses and write once again as a conclusion.One gentleman had also suggested earlier that I write well and I should do so.Perhaps it is time for me to sharpen my writing skills.There is a long way to go.

I agree.You have to be a good writer to get your point across at My Lot.You have to describe in great detail your views and That's writing.

Definitely! I have a passion for writing and I believe MyLot is ideal for me because here I get to do what I love and I get paid for it! I also accept as true that my writing skills may have improved during my time as a member here. I consider MyLot as another one of my writing sites for sure!

MyLot gives everyone a chance to showcase their writing skills. Well, I can say that I'm not a good writer at all but my skills continuously grows as I learned from other Mylotters. ;)