The blank page. For many writers, this is one of the most intimidating things they must encounter. Many think to themselves: How
can I possibly fit everything I want to say onto this page? Will I be able to connect with my audience? or How do I focus? The one question that every writer asks, however, is Where do I start? Finding a starting point is difficult. It can even be overwhelming. In fact, many writers get anxious and nervous when they begin writing. Many famous authors have had to experience being nervous about writing. Ernest Hemingway's novel The Sun Also Rises takes place during World War I.
One way to overcome this anxiousness is to think about the first sentence as opposed to the final draft. Think of it as building a house. Writing is put together in a similar way—word by word and then sentence by sentence. Another way to get over the nervousness of a blank page is to write anything down. Even if your writing doesn't make sense, this is a good exercise to get you started in the act of writing. Even writing your name over and over at least gets you into the act of writing instead of sitting around waiting for the ideas to come to you. Also, it gets rid of your nervous energy. Writing a word over and over on a chalkboard is one way some teachers make students behave. In addition, another way to get over the first step of writing is to talk. Talk to friends, parents, or whoever will listen. Ask them questions about what they think about certain subjects. When it's time to write, you'll find that those ideas and talks will come back to you.
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Which sentence from this passage supports the main idea the least?
A.
Many famous authors have had to experience being nervous about writing.
B.
Another way to get over the nervousness of a blank page is to write anything down.
C.
In fact, many writers get anxious and nervous when they begin writing.
D.
Ernest Hemingway's novel The Sun Also Rises takes place during World War I.
