Writing is damn hard

One of the first qualities mentioned in our class was being inquisitive. I can say that it’s a sign for me that I need to work on it more since it has been one of my weaknesses as a writer. I tend to just accept the information given to me and I rarely dig deeper just because I know I already have enough yet digging deeper could make it better. I guess when I was little I was told not to pry on other people’s lives or ask “too many” questions because sometimes it may seem impolite and it sort of manifested in my young adulthood.

Being a media writer or a writer in general isn’t easy. Constant changes and improvement is a prerequisite for a good writer. I guess that’s what keeps me from acknowledging to myself that I am already good at something. I like to say that I always have room for improvement and that being an expert at something is too boring. I’d like to constantly learn something new and enjoy my little victories.

A media writer must have certain competencies or level of expertise. I’d like to think of these competencies not as my area of expertise but as something I have learned constantly and I apply without fail (sometimes). Validating and clarifying information is a must skill not just for a media writer but for every person. This should be practiced by all especially now with the boom of social media and unlimited access to information, it is easy to be deceived. I can say that I am competent at clarifying and validating information because not only is it applied in my everyday life but also it gives me a sense of credibility and honesty.

And lastly, a media writer does not write alone. He/she also operates media tools and devices that help facilitate one’s work. It could either help improve your work or it could ruin it based on how one utilizes it. This is a skill I really need to work on because I want to properly showcase my work or send my message in the article through the aid of media tools and devices. Media tools and devices are a big help for anyone who wants their writings to be heard.