Writing for an Audience

       For this blog we were required to describe a tradition in our family which revolves around food. I wanted to relate to my audience and not choose a tradition too unique. Therefore, I chose to speak about Thanksgiving since it is commonly celebrated in the United States. I definitely challenged the readers of my blog. While most people spoke of how nicely and often their families came together for holiday or just daily meals, I brought the other side of the spectrum by telling of how my family rarely eats together. Public writing such as this allowed me to show a little bit of my inner self to my colleagues. It has helped me grow as a writer by teaching me how to write for an audience rather than just a teacher or myself.