blog response #2

1. Lamott's writing is great because she is able to connect with her audience. She talks about her daily struggles, and how hard it is to actually get started on the work at hand. Once you get over the first hump, you start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 

2. I believe group work fails because it alway lands in the "smart" persons lap. I agree with Roskelly about how in group work people can get off topic very easily. Like what they did last week or last night, or how Brett Favre will win the Super Bowl for the Jets this season. It's not because they don't care about the task at hand, there is always something more interesting to talk about. 

3. Reynolds tries to get across the point that style differs upon what age(century) it is written in. I agree with her that when one is writing they should concentrate more on expressing their thoughts and feelings rather than punctuation and grammar. I think in the end it comes down to how you feel as a writer is and is not acceptable. 

1st blog response

1. First of all, good writing is to me considered a subjective topic. I believe that good writing has to have some sort of connection with its audience. That helps in many ways because your audience must be able to understand and somehow be connected with ones writing. 

2. One becomes a good writer by simply practicing. Yes, there are a few exceptions with naturally gifted writers, but that is a small minority. Being a good writer entails an enthusiasm for writing, and also a plot for the reader to understand. 

3. My main question is what inspires people to become writers. I know that sounds like a simple question, but i struggle to grasp to concept of writing for fun or enjoyment. 

4. If i had the opportunity I would write a novel or book about the Civil War. It is by far my favorite subject, and it has had the largest impact on our society today than any other historical American conflict. As a writer, that would be the easiest thing for me to accomplish.