Post #6: The Art of Influence Introduction

 In the introduction of "The Art of Influence" the author made some really good points on why a personal essay is such a good idea. I really feel like the main point is because the writer is allowed to really voice their opinion to the full extent without techinally being criticized because people have the choice to read your work. The author really persuades me to believe that a personal essay is always better because it is like building a friendship with the reader. You are allowed to share whatever you want in your essay and it does not matter what you have to say. Some personal essays share the most intimate things. I really liked the statement the author made at the beginning saying, "The writer seems be speaking directly into your ear, confiding everything from gossip to wisdom. (1)" There is no limit in what a writer may say, whether it is facts or opinions. In order to get a reader's attention though it has to be interesting. The author believes once a writer is good, they will always be good at writing. I can agree with that statement a 100%. Most of the time when a writer is consistent they become better which leads them to attract more readers. This passage really influenced me to want to become an even better writing.