Journal #1

The first rule most writers learn is to write what they know. What do you know? What issues, topics, experiences and genres do you feel comfortable tackling? What are some topics you think you should avoid? What sort of research might you be interested in doing in order to write more effectively?

The first rule most writers are told is “write about what you know.” I guess you could say that there are a wide variety of things I know. I would feel comfortable tackling any type of genre. I would rather write about sport, suspense, or even romance. Anything I could relate to, makes it much easier for me to write about it. I am going to avoid writing comedy’s and horror stories. I do not feel confident enough. Whatever topic I am given to write about, I will do my best so it is up to my standards. At the moment I may not be a great writer, but that is why I am in this course. I’m willing to work hard, and put in research to make my pieces of work acceptable. One thing people don’t really know about me is that I liked to write music. But not like rock songs, I like to write rap and hip hop music. It’s like a past time for me, in my head I am always think of different lines and different ways to rhyme words together. Most people don’t suspect this from me, but its something I like enjoying so I usually keep it to myself. I think its great how you can take a beat, and just add words and make it flow and sound great. Music helps me with everything, so I thinking writing it just comes with how much I listen to it.