Write about something important.

Admittedly, some weeks, there will be night after night of 3 a.m. "what to write about" Google searches, a desperation in my bloodshot eyes as I attempt to land on some semblance of inspiration, fall short by many a mile, and lay staring at the ceiling, absentmindedly scrolling through dozens of "last minute article topics" lists from people in the very same position as me. Some weeks, all I can manage to muster up in my head is "Take On Me" on repeat, that infamous high note drowning every viable subject matter deep in distractibility. Some weeks, the drive to write is caged in indecision and creative exhaustion. Writing becomes more practice exercise than an art form.

But some weeks are different.

Some weeks, there's this one burgeoning thought that appears, sitting patiently on the forefront of my brain. Some weeks, I awake in the morning with a million different conversations screaming in my head, all fighting for a say on a single topic. Some weeks, 3 a.m. sees a different side of me, a bright-eyed, erratic typist refereeing a fight between the speed of my thoughts and the capacity of my fingers on keys. Some weeks, written word consumes my thoughts in the best possible way because it provides me with the chance to take what I have in mind, what matters to me in any given moment, what keeps me awake just so I can keep pondering, and spill it onto a page, hoping some semblance of it will have an impact somewhere.

For anyone who wants to write- no, for anyone, anyone at all, who has simply been burdened with thoughts of which they cannot let go, who can't stop mulling over some philosophy, some thought they have on life, some personal fascination of any kind, I urge you to write. Nothing is insignificant. I know that seems like a broad statement, but a recent favorite article I read detailed a friend's favorite breakfast food, my point from that being that what is on your mind and heart is important.

What you have to say matters. More than you know, it matters. No one else can think exactly the way that you do. Writing not only allows you to broaden your mindset by finding those who both agree and disagree with what you have to say. It's also a fiercely individual expression that only you are able to put forth. Cherish the impact that you have, the words that only you can muster. Your words are meant to be said. Keep them in mind, and keep them with you. Reach the world. Write them out to share.

Write for someone important.

There is a reason I say "to" and not "for" in this instance.

Sometimes writing can be a direct address, but much of the time, writing speaks indirectly towards the world - your world - and those in it. A literal wandering eye seeking out impact, writing is so easily inspired by interpersonal relationship, and because of this, oftentimes writing is born from the conversations shared with other people. I cannot count the number of influences from and references to the people I love that fill my work, the number of times I've brought my writing to a friend and pointed out a line they've spoken that I've credited them for in personal text. Much of personal writing is born from personal emotion, and I know at least in my life that personal emotion finds its place most readily in the people around me.

You may find yourself in a conversation with a friend where you want to take in every word exchanged. Some topic of conversation lights up between the two of you and remains in your mind long after the person is gone. These are the moments that shape your own personal views a little more, bit by bit. These are the seconds that fuel your art. Don't waste a moment - take the time to let thought stick to page. Write out your argument so that you can see it with your own eyes, and do so for those around you in your life. It serves as a powerful statement and brings you so much closer to the people you love.

Write in a way that is important.

Throughout my entire writing career, I have held fast to the idea that writing does not stop with what you write about. An author's work, no matter the concept, can be made or broken by the way in which they write. It is not about the outline of how the argument or point is crafted; it is about the literal line up of word after word, the flow from phrase to phrase. To have an understanding of how language sounds, of how cohesive writing can forge understanding and impact, is an invaluable life skill. And it doesn't stop with writing. Writing offers an opportunity in and of itself, but it also serves as a stepping stone for every other area of life. Knowledge of the composition of the written word leads to fluidity and confidence in conversation, in oratory, in any area of communication. It gives a person confidence in their interactions with everyday life.

Writing is not an end-all-be-all. It is simply a method of personal expression that caters to your whims. Take advantage of it. Use it for your benefit. Share the unique concepts on your mind. Take in the fact that no one can write how you do.

Your thoughts, your life, your words are important. There's always a reason to share.