I’ve never really grasped the concept of
brainstorming, but after reading through Chapter 4, I feel like I got a better
idea of how to really benefit from it. It’s always overwhelming when trying to consider
what I should write about. Usually, I just choose subjects that are fresh in my
head or something that relates to the class. My past English teachers never
explained it as clearly as it was in the book. Being able to conjure up a topic
out of thin air doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time and consideration
whenever deciding a specific topic. You should never write about something you
find boring, or unrelated to the class, unless you think it’s important. The best
way to brainstorm is to do things that are interesting to you, and to try new
things you’ve never experienced. It’s always good to try and get outside your
own box. Even interviewing some friends can spark a view on a subject you never
considered.
I always felt silly when brainstorming, but I really think that it is important. After reading the book and the stuff you wrote, I realize that there are multiple ways to brainstorm. Some that get outside the common bubble. Things like interviewing friends, I think help you get out of your own way. It is possible that without an outside influence to your ideas, that you could get stuck in the same logic loop. Causing you to go through the same thought processes. I know I sometimes get my best ideas from something someone else may have brought up.
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