The Writing Process->Lesson 1: The Writer's Mindset
I am at a weird point in my blog journey. People have started to ask me about my writing process. Whenever someone asks me, "Rachel, how can I do a blog like you?" or "Rachel, where do you find your article subjects?" I feel like my generic answers are not helpful.
One of my college mentors, Sam Friedman , told me how my lack of fear made me a great photographer. It was advantageous that I knew the rule of thirds or photographic composition. But the natural edge was my lack of care of social repercussions. My role was to ask people if I could photograph them for Central Florida Hillel . My goal was to get "the shot," the picture defining the time and place for future generations, and the following year's annual report.
When you start something new, you go into it blind. I didn't know how to act like anyone other than me. So, like eighteen-year-old Rachel, I was fearless. I didn't see the ocean as I learned to swim. I didn't think of all the possibilities this blog could offer. I just knew I was having fun talking with interesting people.
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