Ten simple things you need to be a writer

1. A mind.

2. Paper or notebook.

3. A pen or a pencil.

4. Peace and quiet. No headphones.

5. Be inquisitive.

6. Read a lot. Read everything.

7. Be well informed.

8. Be prepared to listen rather than talk.

9. Space.

10. Time.

You might have to buy the pen, pencil and notebook but everything else is free.

What’s stopping you?