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Are you wondering what to write about? Look no further than your own skills and talents.

Another way of saying this is: What comes easy to you? What seems obvious to you? What could you do in your sleep and still be better than 99% of people?

That is what you should be writing about.

When something comes easy to you, it may seem like it’s easy for everyone else. Not true. What is easy for you is hard for many other people.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.”

Don’t ignore your skills, wisdom, knowledge, and experience as writing topics. These are the very things you should write about because you have a perspective others need.

Today’s Challenge: Write down three things that come easy to you. How could you write about those skills or abilities?