Is Everyone an Author?

   First, before you can decide if everyone is an author, you need to know what exactly an author is. An author is a writer that publishes their work or takes ownership over their words. So, what is a writer? A writer is someone that records or makes conversation. Writing is a way of communicating with others. Usually, writing is part of a bigger conversation with other people, where as an author publishes and owns his or her work, most likely to show or explain something.

   So, is everyone an author? Well, if they make a Facebook post, compose a news article, send a story around the world, or write a speech for many to hear than yes they are an author. But not everyone does these things, or things of the sort. So what does that make them? Writers. Anyone and everyone is a writer but not absolutely everyone publishes their work.

   Most people don't even notice when they are classified as an author. For example, someone sending a letter in the mail to a friend could be sent around the country or even world for many to read. That letter could be posted on Facebook or even in a newspaper. Now the writer of that letter having a conversation with a friend is an author.

   My concluding answer to this question is everyone has the opportunity and capability of becoming an author by doing very simple things, but not everyone chooses to share or publish their work, which makes those people writers. Now, the book explains everyone IS an author, whether it be a researcher, student, or everyday citizen, they are authors without even realizing it. But I slightly disagree, given the definitions for authors and writers.