<p class="bodytext">There is something magical about putting pen to paper to express oneself. Not just a successful book but every interesting story, hit movie, powerful play, popular TV or web series, soulful song, beautiful poem, endearing fairytale, recitable rhyme, moving speech and effective advertisement that shoots up sales to rake in money are all sourced from the tip of a pen, or as is the case of late – from the tap on the keyboard of a computer. So, between the tip and tap or both, whole worlds are created. Words are impactful and they are put together by writers. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The power that writers wield over minds is reflected in the myriad of motivational and inspirational books available on shelves. The whole process of ‘education’ – not just literacy, is highly dependent on the efforts of writers through the ages.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The invention of the helicopter by Igor Sikorsky took shape in his mind while reading a book by Jules Verne. A science fiction story written by Arthur C. Clarke inspired Tim Berners-Lee enough to create the World Wide Web. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Handwritten letters were known to shrink distances and touch the right chords of hearts with patiently crafted whole conversations exchanged – a dying art now, overthrown by chats and emails that are rapidly keyed by thumbs. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The writing of journals not only helps in storing memories for posterity but has proved to be therapeutic. Biographies and autobiographies have inspired readers to push their boundaries. Nursery rhymes written in measured meter and ending with rhyming words introduce children to diction and phonics and also expand their vocabulary. Fables inculcate sound values in them; and action songs play their role of perking them up just as lullabies comfort and calm them. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Words form the basis of communication in all languages and hence play an important role in relationships. They elicit various emotions; when used venomously, words can hurt and cause much damage and yet, when uttered lovingly and in a well-intended tone, can act as a balm to soothe broken hearts. It is true that words once spoken and glass once broken are both irrevocable and the damage caused, irreparable. Words are important and impactful – reason enough for us to realize their power and use them with much thought, care and responsibility. </p>
<p class="bodytext">There is something magical about putting pen to paper to express oneself. Not just a successful book but every interesting story, hit movie, powerful play, popular TV or web series, soulful song, beautiful poem, endearing fairytale, recitable rhyme, moving speech and effective advertisement that shoots up sales to rake in money are all sourced from the tip of a pen, or as is the case of late – from the tap on the keyboard of a computer. So, between the tip and tap or both, whole worlds are created. Words are impactful and they are put together by writers. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The power that writers wield over minds is reflected in the myriad of motivational and inspirational books available on shelves. The whole process of ‘education’ – not just literacy, is highly dependent on the efforts of writers through the ages.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The invention of the helicopter by Igor Sikorsky took shape in his mind while reading a book by Jules Verne. A science fiction story written by Arthur C. Clarke inspired Tim Berners-Lee enough to create the World Wide Web. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Handwritten letters were known to shrink distances and touch the right chords of hearts with patiently crafted whole conversations exchanged – a dying art now, overthrown by chats and emails that are rapidly keyed by thumbs. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The writing of journals not only helps in storing memories for posterity but has proved to be therapeutic. Biographies and autobiographies have inspired readers to push their boundaries. Nursery rhymes written in measured meter and ending with rhyming words introduce children to diction and phonics and also expand their vocabulary. Fables inculcate sound values in them; and action songs play their role of perking them up just as lullabies comfort and calm them. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Words form the basis of communication in all languages and hence play an important role in relationships. They elicit various emotions; when used venomously, words can hurt and cause much damage and yet, when uttered lovingly and in a well-intended tone, can act as a balm to soothe broken hearts. It is true that words once spoken and glass once broken are both irrevocable and the damage caused, irreparable. Words are important and impactful – reason enough for us to realize their power and use them with much thought, care and responsibility. </p>
