What makes u as a writer

I have been thinking a lot about writing styles.
what I would have to do to stand out of what people would call "cliche" writing..??

because lets face it, the market is pretty tough out there
and though some of us view writing as a hobby..
I know a few who really want to make something out of themselves as writers..

so what would u say makes u different as a writer?
what would u consider your strengths??

also also

what makes a writer for u??

Honestly? Honesty.

I haven't taken a lot of writing classes; I would like to though. I only took one class specifically designed to study poetry for one semester in college. But I need to read more, listen more. I believe every poet has their own style whether they see it or not. Whether it's an actual term, or if there's something unique - like an unnameable quality.

I can see someone being influenced by another's style, inspired, or connected to. But I would never want to mimic another's. It's our honesty and decision to be open and deep in our writing that makes it ours, whether liked or criticized by the public if we choose to share it.

Yeah, honesty is a good one. That means admitting your faults and failures, rough edges and rudeness :)

Making connections others do not.

Seeing the world and having to express it even if it does not jive with the accepted norm.

Having to live with your soul exposed to every humiliation and joy without regard to privacy or sheltering arms.

Nothing really. I wrote because I enjoyed expressing myself in a healthy way to release all my frustrations out, my desires, my dreams, my imagination that had no place in life except in no other than a piece of paper. I see my past poems and I go, "Man I had different desires, different pains that I own now".

I think what makes me different as a writer is trauma. I don't write because I think I'm good at it, or because I want it to be a career. Usually, it's how I cope with a crisis. I typically don't want to talk about it, because the reality of things can be frightening, but with poetry, I can turn frightening things into something beautiful, and give it an inspirational ending.

What makes a writer for me is imagery. I love reading things that focus on the 5 senses in vivid, descriptive ways. Good grammar is also a selling point for me. If I can make it through a poem without seeing a single capitalization, spelling, or punctuation error, I always rate 5s.

Authenticity and eloquence are the two major qualities a good writer should have in my opinion. When you are able to share emotions that hit home with a lot of people and in such a way it stands out from the rest of the crowd, then you are an asset to the community. This community, but also out there, in the 'big world'. If you will ever make money from it, is another question, but a good writer is like a personal friend to many, many people.

For those who doubt whether they are, I say try it. Give it 100% and then if you find no one really shows an interest, you could find yourself another hobby.

Bottom line is: you should have something meaningful to share and be able to do that in such a way people appreciate it (spelling, grammar, syntax, flow, style, etc.)

I write because I want to leave something behind for others, something they can relate to and learn from in whatever way. Peter Edwards and I have now finished our first book, Zero Point, and hopefully we will reach lots of people...fingers crossed!!!