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Frank sent me a message a day or so ago asking me about if I'd like to help him with a blog for Pittsburgh Writers. I, personally, thought this to be a fantastic idea; a group whose sole purpose belongs to the interactivity and proliferation of thought amongst our Pittsburgh peers. Too often the stereotype of the lone writer, friendless and angry at the world, makes some impression on our lives. I believe that this blog could, in many ways, change that very idea around. At the very least, the plans Frank and I have for this blog mean building a stronger, better-connected community.

Though I love the thought of being this self righteous drunk singularly wielding a mighty pen (keyboard) against the numerous forces covering the subtle truths of society-- and I do love it-- I feel writers need their peers in order to write well. I believe that it's important for fellow writers to chat together, write together, brainstorm together, even socialize together. We can all benefit from one another... so why not give it a try?

I think Frank had the right idea when he birthed this blog. It means so much more than letting writers talk to one another in an open, easy format. To me, and I hope you'll agree, this blog means solace for those writers and artists who find it difficult to go day in and day out without social contact or sharing an idea. This blog means changing writing from a perceived solitary challenge to an emporium of thought, socializing, and eloquent prose.