Brainstorming in a Snowstorm

         Writing can be a daunting task, however when using the correct resources it can become slightly less intimidating.  I found the chapters that I read in the book ”How to Write Anything”  were very informational and could benefit and improve my writing.  I believe that using ideas that are somewhat outside the box are most beneficial to me as a writer and allow me to be more creative.  

        In my opinion brainstorming is the most important step in the writing process.  I tend to think that making lists during brainstorming is the most effective as it assists in getting all ideas together in one place. This practice allows for better concentration and ultimately a better outcome. In the same chapter I found that reading deeper into a subject that you may already have knowledge of can also help with the stages of writing. You may know what the topic consists of on the surface but there are ways to dig deeper and learn more than you knew.     

In chapter twenty-one the section “reading what makes you uncomfortable” seems helpful and interesting to me as well.  I think that this specific idea is crucial in writing as well as life in general.  Learning about controversial topics can give another view of something that may make you uneasy.  Although uncomfortable, it can also be satisfying to learn something new even if it is different than your own opinion or beliefs.  It gives a sense that there is diversity in thought, and produces facts that you may have never realized before.  Having other opinions expressed is not a way of trying to change your own but rather helps to have a diverse knowledge of an idea while writing.

These chapters were insightful and informative, I learned how to use resources to benefit and improve my writing skills.  I hope to use the information that I have gained from these chapters and those to come in the future.