During my "writer's conference" with Ms. Armstrong, she asked me what I wanted to do--for just writing in general. I said, I want to learn how to write movie reviews. I don't know why I said that, but I guess that was my heart speaking.
Ms. Armstrong constantly talks about how we should write outside our comfort zone. Writing reviews is definitely not in my comfort zone. Reviews, of restaurant, of movie, of book, are witty, funny, descriptive, innovative--everything my writing is not. Those pithy but creative remarks awe me. All the time. But it was frustrating as well. Why can't I come up with those metaphors and similes? These critics do it with so much ease and elegance. But again, what do I know about the industry?
Anyways, I already began reading about writing reviews and reading reviews (from NY Times, they're great.) in general. Right now I may not have the financial capability to go to a restaurant and enjoy its menu in its entirety but I can always start with watching movies, both old and new, on a regular basis (thanks to Chinese pirating industry) to gain the knowledge that I need to be a trustworthy critique.
All it takes is the first step.
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