Truman Capote (1924-1984)
         
          Truman Capote, once a southern boy from New Orleans was introduced to the big and bright lights of New York City at age thirteen. Disorientated by the city, he dropped out of school when he reached age seventeen and got his first job at The New Yorker magazine. It didn't take long before Capote's writing took off and was accepted by the high society elite and was only seen at the most exclusive and lavish parties, clubs and restaurants. His writing was best described as colourful and controversial as well as flamboyant; parallel to his own life. The majority of our generation probably have no clue who Truman Capote is, until the words "Breakfast at Tiffany's," are mentioned. I myself want to further my knowledge about this striking author, fascinated about his luxurious life and his era. He was at the top of his game, introducing the world a whole other side of writing.


                                                  "Good writing is rewriting."                                                       - Truman Capote
     
       This quotation caught my attention, knowing how long a process writing can be. When writing, we can't expect our first draft to be perfect, rejecting any form of criticism or help. Our minds must be fully opened to changing our words and ideas around to be satisfied later on. I am very glad peer editing is such an important part of this course, feeling as though my writing and editing skills have improved solely because of this exercise. Sometimes I feel that it is a bad thing that my stories are picked apart from my teachers or my peers, but I remind myself that the only direction I can move after this step is forward. Your writing is your writing. If it takes thirty tries for you to perfectly get your point across, so be it. Just know this doesn't make you any less of a good writer because of it.

PS: I rewrote that paragraph close to eight times so it must be good. ;)