Top 5 Reasons Why We Should Replace "Write What You Know" with "Write What You're Interested In"

Hi,

I know it's Memorial Day weekend, so I'll make it quick.

Here are my top 5 reasons why I believe the advice "Write What You Know" should be replaced with "Write What You're Interested In." 

Top 5 Reasons

1. By default the things we  know are probably the things we're interested in.

2. Many of my favorite sci-fi and fantasy stories would never exist.

3. I write to explore.

4. What I know about wouldn't interest a dozen readers.

5. If I read another story where the protagonist is a struggling writer, I'm liable to lose control and . . . smack someone (hard) with my library card. 

Your thoughts?

Have a wonderful weekend.