Reading + Writing

Many would say that a good writer comes from a good reader, but I have a different opinion. Much of what makes a good writer is the ability to organize one's idea in a clear and interesting way. Having a basic understanding of common reading is obviuosly helpful and necessary, but in many ways reading and writing are independent of each other.
A good reader requires developed comprehension skills. He has to have a flexible understanding of the text to catch what the author is trying to say. A good writer, however, has the opportunity to convey his message instead of picking up on someone else's. Both require a sense of imagination, but writing presents a chance to creatively express his imagination.