When I began competing with the other artists in New York, I discovered classical North Indian music.
But I enjoyed getting sick, I didn't mind it at all. So in that short amount of time, I did actually go from 121 right back up to 180, which is way too fast obviously. And that resulted in some doctors visits to get things sorted out.
If you have a craftsman's command of the language and basic writing techniques you'll be able to write - as long as you know what you want to say.