The Importance of Reading and Writing

If you want to be a better reader, write. If you want to be a better writer, read. These two are linked.

Answer these two questions:

What is your favorite author/book/poem/story/magazine OR news source of all time?
AND What do you think the advantages are of keeping a personal journal?

Please only one paragraph

My favorite author is Sister Souljah, book The Coldest Winter Ever

Please no citations or references.