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Pea Brains Not Allowed by
MYesterday I found
myself reading a website which I had, in past months, determined to
be only suitable for elderly folks. I had the impression that the
articles were created for relaxing inspiration. Upon reading two of
the site's columns I was surprised to discover them surprisingly
witty.
One was written by a man, the other by his wife. The woman's column
shocked me with its lack of sugariness, and the man's was incredibly
fresh and smart. I know what I am-I'm critical and close minded
about everything which doesn't apply to me. I was glad I'd finally
read these articles.
What a disadvantage it is to be narrow minded! Reading can enrich
our lives and minds, but this can't be achieved if you don't accept
new things. It's often hard for me to read a book due to the
mere fact that my younger sister was enthralled with it. It was a
long time before I finally read Lord of the Flies. I was shocked to
find it an intriguing and moving work of art. Just recently, my
sister read Anne of Green Gables. I was dubious of the book at
first. When I read it at last, I found myself completely taken with
the detailed characters and vivid descriptions. I only wish to be
as talented and vibrant a writer as Lucy Maud Montgomery. I may have
never read some of my favorite books if others hadn't inspired me to
keep an open mind.
Don't postpone reading new books and different genres. It is the key
to writing in new ways. When I was around ten, a librarian
introduced me to Sharon Creech's works. Her books weren't at
all what I was accustomed to. They didn't match my R.L. Stine
criteria. But there was something about Sharon Creech's books that
inspired me to change my writing. In my pre-Sharon Creech writings,
there was always a Goosebumps-style tone. I learned the power of
dialogue and close character portrayals through Walk Two Moons. I
learned to reveal things delicately and slowly by reading Chasing
Redbird. I'm always discovering new ideas from reading things which
step out of my boundaries. Isn't it wonderful to be flexible and
have a variety of tastes?
© 01/28/10
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