From this course I would like to learn to be able to write a little bit more impulsively. I read a website of one of my favorite authors, Amelia Atwater-Rhodes , who published her first book when she was 13. One of her biggest pieces of advice is that writing is just like a sport that you have to practice to get good at. She goes on to say that if you hit a writers block the best thing to do just put something on paper so that later you can go back and change it just as long as you keep your momentum. I'd also like to learn how to research my creative writing a little bit better to give the things I write more content.
One of my greatest strengths in English is reading for content. Whenever I read I always look for ways to relate to the writing, as well as what the significance of what is happening. My 8Th grade English teacher drilled these ideas into our heads to make us think about literature. I thought that was too demanding of 12-year-olds at the time but learning to do so at a young age really benefited me. I'm good at reading recreational, I'm at least partially involved in reading 4 different books right now ('Lisey's story'- King, 'when will Jesus bring the pork chops'- Carlin, 'Necronomicon'- Alhazred, 'sacred journey of a peaceful warrior'- Millman). Usually I skim almost anything in front of me, which causes me to read a lot of pointless -and a few interesting- articles on msn when I open Internet explorer.
I would have to say my greatest weakness in English is in coming up with ideas. Non-fiction writing is easier for me because I can go online and research facts about whatever it is I'm writing. When I'm writing creatively, or about my own personal experiences I either can't think of anything sequentially to follow or I have too much going on in my head. Or when its in my factual writing I often know exactly what I mean but can't articulate a good way to say it.
Wow!! You are as always impressive. Kevin I have to just say this... if you do not go to college it will be a shame. You have so much to bring to the table. You think different than most people and you are solid and unwavering in your values and beliefs. You would really enjoy the more mature classes and content offered in the post secondary rehelm. I can actually see you being a professor in your future.
ReplyDeleteThe fact you read as a writer I am impressed. That is what I have been telling a lot of our students on their blogs. In regards to your weakness I disagree. I think you just need to do more prewriting to get your thoughts out.