To write takes a special kind of ability. And finding that ability, honing it and keeping at it requires a special kind of courage.

The first things most writers write about have a lot to do with things they feel deeply about. Things that they hold dear to their hearts. And to expose these feelings, and risk their being torn apart by mostly unfeeling, unthinking critics requires, to say the least, raw courage.

Once that happens, to keep going, keep refining, keep finding new things to write about, new things to say - this takes both dedication and a kind of spirit that's found only in a few.

Only after this does the whole process of writing till the art is perfected and experimenting with it till the right blend of all the ekements is found, take place. This takes a strong sense of individuality.

And it is the culmination of all these that you find in places like Zine5.

This is a tribute to those who have, over the past six months shown remarkable courage and resilience and have kept Zine5 going. Thank you, and may you keep writing.

Cheers.