How Writing Has Affected My Writing

Writing has always been something I loved to do. I can remember writing stories, poems, journal, and letters every day after school. Not because they were required, but simply because it was something I enjoyed. However, when I got in high school, writing became more of an obligation. I would have to write about stuff that didn't interest me in any type of way. So, I would only write when I had to. Eventually, though, I started back writing for fun. I continued to write stories just for my entertainment. Now, it’s become something I do daily. All the writing I've done has shaped me into the writer I am today.

In addition to writing, I also love to read. I read at least two books a month. I even enjoy reading books for school. My friends always call me a nerd because every chance I get, I read. The more I read, the better I write. I didn't understand it at first, but then I realized that reading affects my writing in two different ways. It either take over my thoughts so that I put a lot of what I've read into my writing, or it inspires me to …show more content…
Like essays for school, for instance. Don’t get me wrong, not all of them are awful. However, there are some that don’t interest me as much. Narrative essays are my favorites because I get to tell a story. I love telling stories. Argumentative essays are okay, but they’re not the greatest. Rhetorical essays are the worst. Not that they are hard, but they just take so much time. I have to determine how the creator of the original work attempts to make his or her argument. Essays just make writing no fun for me. At the end of the day, though, writing is writing. When I played basketball in high school, I kind of hated going to practice. We ran a lot and did a bunch of tiring drills. Even though I didn't like it, practice just prepared me for games. So, I’m thankful for essays. Though I despise writing essays, they help me become a better