This article hits a lot of points that I agree are very important to an aspiring writer or any sort of writer. Goodman brings up a lot of points that I always have going through my head too when I’m writing papers or just fun stories. She is basically saying in a very complex way to just be yourself and write what you want. This piece she writes is kind of just a pep talk that you should think to yourself when you’re composing any sort of writing. I really like how she goes to the personal aspect of writing and tells you to be positive about your work and just do your thing. As with anything you do in life, writing is just the same. In sports you are going to miss some calls or air ball some shots, you will do the same in writing. You shouldn’t be discouraged or even mad at yourself, be proud. The bad things you compose you can learn from, just like if you shoot enough free throws in basketball you will start to understand the flow of things. She also explains the public side of writing too. Like if you were to make a bad piece and the public ridicules it and critiques it, just make sure to take it with a grain of salt and make a better piece next time. But whatever you do, don’t doubt yourself, because the second you do, you’ve lost. She explains that nothing is more depressing than going back to an empty drawing board after you’ve started a project. Just put your heart into the writing and put yourself and the world of your paper. Just like you left the scene of the crime, you will have a remembrance of the place and it will come to you in detail. So if you are ever in a pickle, just think harder and try and get closer and closer to the “scene of the crime”. I enjoy this piece because its just like any motivational speech your coach would give you, you can apply this piece to anything in your life. All Goodman is saying is be a standout person and give it everything, and you will do great at whatever you do. It may not be good for others, but it should be good for you because you’ve accomplished something. That something is now a part of you and always will be, so show it off with pride!