I believe that writing is the best and most beatiful invention mankind has created. I believe the pen (or, in my case, the computer key) is one of our greatest weapons. I believe that writing a novel is one of the most excellent ways by which to contribute usefully to the society.
I do not believe your name has to be Billy Shakespeare or Charley Dickens to do it.

All you need to write a novel is imagination, creativity and determination to put your name among those who created people without, er, biological activity.