Why do people hate English classes so much? Because writing can be a very difficult and/or tedious process for many.

What people don't realize is that writing is a craft like anything else; thus, you must practice it in order to get better. Sure some of us are natural born writers, but people who are naturally gifted must continue to develop and maintain their skills as well.

Not everyone wants to pursue a career in writing, but for those who do, here's three tips to being a successful writer:

1. Write about topics you're passionate about

As they say, "write what you love [and what you know]." Your work will always be more interesting to read if you write about things you're enthusiastic about. On the other hand, if you write about something that you're not remotely interested in, it'll show in your work. For instance, if politics bore you, don't base your content around politics. Unless, that is, you're passionate about a specific topic in politics (such as the controversy that surrounds Trump on a daily basis). Typically, controversial themes in any field will peek one's interest; thus, feel free to write about things you passionately love or passionately hate.

2. Start up a list of topics and always add to it

Whether you write articles, novels, poems or any other types of written work, I can't stress this enough. Sometimes the writers on my Odyssey team come to me for help because they can't think of an article topic for the week. Although it's my job as editor in chief to pitch them topics, I always let them know that they should make a list of matters they'd possibly like to discuss in the near future. Adding to a topic list is ultimately a great way to relieve writer's block by focusing on other ideas you might have. Remember, it's crucial to keep growing the list so you never run out of ideas.

3. Don't be afraid experiment

A professor once taught me that the familiar is boring. In other words, anything relateable or easy to comprehend is dull. He argued that experimental works are to be valued because they really make people think. Unfortunately, English majors like me are conditioned to read and understand certain types of literature—specifically texts that are included in the literary canon—so some of us in the class despised reading anything experimental. Regardless, I've gained an appreciation for the experimental because although it's challenging to read, just imagine how difficult it must be to execute. Don't be afraid to try immersing yourself in this genre.