Lamott believes writing is personal, and must be fresh and progressive. In order to be progressive in one's writing, Lamott stresses that we must be courageous by bringing a new perspectrive to the table. It is emphasized that we have to go to the places we have been told not to. She uses the phrase "rearranging furniture" to describe what academic writing is without progressive qualities. Simply put, we are just reitterating what's already been said.
I like the idea of writing as a contribution to the dialogue. Writing a paper is like pulling teeth if I am not passionate about what I am saying, and I know many students share this sentiment. Writing is an opportunity for many to voice the strong notions they may not be able to verbalize in their daily lives. I live my life as an open book, and am very honest and verbal about my values. For me, writing is another chance to share these perspectives with the world, and to contribute to the dialogue.
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