As an aspiring writer, I have come to realize my love for writing is a blessing, as well as a curse.

Although writing can be a stress induced career choice, there is nothing more special than the feeling of being able to express any emotion or idea imaginable through words.

Through the ups and downs, I have embraced my decision to become a writer. Whether you've been writing for a week, or your entire life, there are so many things only writers understand.

1. There Is Nothing More Therapeutic Than Writing

The release of emotions and ideas is so addicting to us. There is nothing more therapeutic than writing, and being able to have the freedom to say and express exactly what we are thinking is a feeling unlike any other.

2. Caffeine is always necessary

Yes, very cliche- the writer induced by deep thoughts inside of a little coffee shop...but really where would we be without caffeine?! I have found that my greatest waves of creativity can be found at the bottom of a coffee cup.

3. Writer's Block Is Painful

The epidemic known as writer's block has found its way into every single one of our lives. The key is to never let it get the best of you... the pain always subdues at some point.

4. The Ambition is Real

I recall staying up late reading the New Yorker as a child and saying to myself- "I'm going to read my own story in here one day, I am positive." It seems silly, but we really all think it- because we will accomplish it if we really believe it.

5. Math Is Not Our Strong Suit

This is isn't true for all of us writers, but personally- I am horrible. It's not that we're incompetent when it comes to numbers, but words are more our style, ya know?

6. Struggling To Name A Piece

For a journalist such as myself- this may also mean struggling to create a relevant headline that draws a reader in. For creative writing, this struggle could be initiated by anything as simple as the title of the piece. It's always on the tips of our tongues- and the perfect name is always found by the end of the struggle.

7. When We're On A Roll- It's Binge Writing For Days

Although procrastination assimilates itself into our lives here and there- when an idea springs into our minds there's no stopping us. The feeling of finding the perfect idea for a new piece in indescribable, and when we check out for a couple days- there's no doubt we are in front of a computer binge writing.

8. Deadlines are the WOAT

Deadlines have taught us to be crazy about being on time for things. I guess it prevents procrastination in a way, right?!

9. We Absolutely Love It

There is nothing we would rather do.