Writing May Be Hard!

Like all cliche people, I'm going to say this is my first blog! Mostly, this is me discovering all the cool features of being a somepony on the site, but partially, I'm also here to discuss my thoughts on writing, because I can. (Why not?)
Writing is an adventure. People, both the readers and the writers, go through many major changes while reading or writing. Writing introduces us to whole new worlds, whole new concepts. It's a way to explore the hypothetical and the unreal. It's something we can all learn from. And it is one of the most enjoyable things in life (though the level of truth to this statement varies from person to person, some people might outright hate reading).
One of the things that made me want to write is that writers are, in a way, also readers. Readers sneak peeks into another world, so what makes writers different? Well, for starters, writers can change the world they are viewing, making the experience all the more exciting. I mean, who knows what you enjoy better than you? If you like something, you can make it happen! Want to embarrass the main character? Go do it! Want to make the most random fortune fall on the most unsuspecting victim? It can also happen!
There are, however, many dangers. Like the real world, all story-verses must make sense (unless the aim is to be random, like Pinkie Pie, in which case, well, the Random tag might be appropriate). This does not mean that arguments like "This is physically impossible!" should counteract writing; in fact, if such a case pops up, one can simply contrive other rules that serve as exceptions, such as "magic". Of course, this "magic" has to have rules, too, but what limits those rules? Almost nothing. All that has to happen is consistency (if it's random every time, well, then the randomness is consistent).
Another important aspect to ask oneself is, "Why is this happening?" "Why now, and not earlier or later?" All events, unless purposefully left vague, must be well explained, either explicitly or implied. Events that occur frequently also have to take into account how all the previous encounters left a change. For example, if Pinkie Pie did something random, well, that's expected, so nopony would even bother. Another example is, if Twilight got lost in the Canterlot Maze again and again, the current iteration being described would have her reacting to the sheer ridiculousness of always being so lost, or starting to feel hopeless, or changing her approach. It would be stupid if a character constantly performed the same doomed action (or thought) over and over, but that can also be stubbornness. People tend to change their reactions when they see the same situation, unless they're stuck in some Groundhogs Day time loop... This is something that everypony must keep in mind when writing a story, to make it more believable.
Furthermore, writing can usually be divided into two really important sections that all writers must take into account: prose and poetry (poetry has a much wider scope than one might expect); literal and figurative meanings; perspective of the writer and perspective of the readers (what does each see in the story?). These divisions tie into each other a lot. One component is like the mechanical parts, they serve a function, and that's about it. Writers are the ones who know the most about their world, and they have to make it work. They have to express what rules the world abides by. Meanwhile, they also have to balance that with the effect they'll have on the readers. Once the story works, it has to be made to look good to the reader. This is like decoration, and it's what makes people drawn into the story, while the "mechanical parts" are what makes people mull and ponder over the story. One has more of a short-term effect while the other remains in people's heads for quite a while, making them think (who knows, your concepts might inspire others).
Another thing to point out in writing, as well as in general, is that frequently, the best ideas are based on the simplest ones. The reason for this is, the most basic of concepts are much wider, allowing them to expand to a bigger scope. If a story is based on one simple notion, like "What happens if ponies reach space and meet other intelligent life?" there is so much that can be said and done. The idea itself doesn't need to be original, just like not every seed needs to be of a unique species, they'll grow into unique plants by themselves, one naturally varying from the next.
So what makes writing a story so difficult? Stories, like previously mentioned, need to develop interesting worlds, making everything function the way it should, while usually introducing something strange, some type of conflict. One cannot simply ramble (I confess, I sometimes do this) to get the reader's attention, there has to be something new to learn, some event. There are practically an infinite number of events, as each subtle difference makes each one unique; a single letter or word can make all the difference in the world. In fact, this is a fun concept to mess around with.
Additionally, before any of those "decorations" can get any readers to be immersed, the "mechanical" parts need to be well oiled. Grammar needs to be proper, sentence flow needs to be correct, punctuation needs to be right, etc. Everypony needs to know the rules, and only then, can one actually break them on purpose. The whole reason for breaking those rules is simple: it has a bigger impact than otherwise. Whether to make fun, or bring out incompetence in a character, knowing how to do this is what makes writing all the more advanced. It's the subtle details that are the biggest workhorses, but of course, they'll only work if all the major details are worked out first (each small detail brings something positive to the show, but lack of something major brings major negatives, so both have to be watched meticulously).
Well, I guess I'm done writing about writing. Wow, I'm so meta... Anyways, these are my thoughts on writing at the moment, and a test of the "blog feature". I wanna see what it will bring! I guess the other reason I wrote this is because I'm desiring to write something, and this is something I could write (yes, I could write stories too, like I should be doing , but this is a new thing!!!). Hopefully, my attention will be more focused on writing something interesting for you guys, and I'm hoping it will be interesting. This actually looks more like a writing guide, and I hope it does help other people, because Celestia knows I need this (sometimes, I know what I should be doing, but don't fully realize it, ending up failing at doing the best). I have so much faults to fix, and I'm afraid that all you early readers will have to walk through rocky terrain with me, but this in itself is an adventure for everypony.
-Fireparrot, The Manager of Worlds (or Words, but that title I have to earn first Let's see if I can...)