The Point of this Freaking Blog

Bah. I don't want to spend too much time on an introduction here, so let me just get to the point. I am a person who very much enjoys story writing. It is perhaps the thing I am most passionate about, so this blog is a place for me to talk about my ideas on the subject, a place to archive my thoughts for everyone to see, because I also want to help other folks out, as well.

Perhaps it's a bit arrogant of me to think that this rambling little brain of mine actually has any knowledge that could help other aspiring writers out there, but at this point, I don't much care. I'm trying to learn, and in the process, help others learn as well, so I won't let a piddly little thing like arrogance stand in my way.

And while I'm on the topic of arrogance, let me tell you a bit about myself, because you might be wondering why you should even bother listening to an anonymous persona like me. The truth is, I cannot offer you much in the way of credibility. Really, the only things I can offer are critiques and ideas. Not very promising, I know, but honestly... those are the only two things that story writers actually need, aren't they? Critiques, whether they come from yourself or someone else, are what allow you to develop your writing skills, and ideas, whether they're simple musings or grand inspiration, are the heart of what you're writing, the actual content of your story.

I know, I know. Writing as a whole is incredibly complex, and you could make plenty of arguments about other things writers should have, like experience or a friggin' conscience, but in order to be a writer, all you really need is your brain, something to write with, and something to write on; and in a lot of cases, people even get away without that first one, so if we can get away with sharing a bit of knowledge 'n whatnot, then all the better, I say.

But I dunno. Maybe that's not enough for you. If so, then alright, I understand. Perhaps you may yet be convinced by the actual content of this blog.

Anyway, I s'pose I should at least put a greeting in this first post.

So, welcome. Welcome to my gigantic brainstorm. May it continue raging even after I am gone.