…that’s at least what I keep telling people. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy it and I would love to make a career out of it—it’s just that sometimes I doubt my abilities. A blank page can be very intimidating. How does one become a great writer? Is it a natural talent, or “God-given” if you will. Or is it something one can aspire to become.

I’ve been told that to be a great writer you have to read great writers. So for the past few weeks I’ve been rereading some of my favorite books. But the more I keep reading the Americana greats, the more disheartened I become. The feeling is similar to what I said before about blank pages.

I know that I can write great things but the problem is: what should I write about? I admire all the journalists and documentarians and I would love to pursue a career in the field. I just know that I can be a great writer.

I will not give up.