When Plimpton sits down to write, he insists on writing the traditional way. This individual approach and method is vital to writing, he said. As storytellers, all the speakers agreed it is important to tell stories in your own style. I think a lot of writers spend too much time trying to imitate someone. Nicolosi echoed Troupe's sentiment.
Originality is something Hollywood wants.
Eric Yates, sophomore, hopes to create original stories. One way writers can tap into original ideas and sharpen their craft is with a journal. Plimpton emphasized this basic way to improve one's writing. Plimpton said that keeping a journal hones one's writing skills and sharpens perception. It also forces writers to look at and react to the world.