Possessing an expanded vocabulary is instrumental for anyone who intends to write. So many words, so many synonyms, and picking the right one is paramount to expressing a variety of things: meaning, tone, etc.
I read somewhere that: "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a firefly."
I view every sentence, and consequently every word, like a construction worker views the steps of the construction process: each is the prelude to a finished product. Constructing sentences — much like building a house, to continue with the analogy — requires the right tools and materials. As a writer, words are my tools, my instruments for building abstract pieces of work which have the potential to be as beautiful as the Pyramids of Giza, or the Sistine Chapel.
Like any skill known to man, writing requires years of practice to master. Mixing passion with motivation and dedication, while combining it with inspiration and creativity can lead to some extraordinary results. Throw in some patience, and success is almost inevitable. The question is: how long am I willing to wait? Unfortunately, I'm in the passenger seat with time at the wheel, steering, driving towards the unknown. Hindsight is a walk in the park next to the uncertainty of the future.
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