Trouble in transferring files from Mac to flash drive

I can transfer files from my flash drive to my Mac but am having trouble transferring files from the Mac to the flash drive. I also tried to install the NTSF 3G software as recommended by some people. However, it did not work either. The flash drive could not be mounted after I installed the NTSF software so I ended up uninstalling it. Please help! Thanks.

Why does the flash drive need to be formatted NTFS?
If you have no valid reason for it to be formatted NTFS then reformating might be a simpier solution.
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