Everyone says to write what you know. For me that kind of just means myself. It may sound sort of selfish or conceited but I think what it actually means is that I'm writing what I know best. I mean, if I don't know myself than what do I know? Maybe that sounds a little too philosophical but in reality it's just easier to write exactly how you're feeling at the moment you pick up the pen. And a lot of the time I'm thinking about my life. Also, I always write for myself first and others second because if I don't like what I've written then why would I expect anyone else to? The down side is that my poems can sound repetitive or the phrases can sound the same sometimes. I think the hardest part of writing is finding a way to create variety and create a solid voice for yourself. But I think that if I write about myself then it helps me find my voice so hopefully I'm doing something right.
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