Reflective Essay: The Importance Of Writing

There are two types of people in this world, those who understand the importance of writing and those who do not. The importance of writing struck me a year ago when my english class read Martin Luther King Jr.’s letters from Birmingham jail. MLK was a professional writer and a well-known leader amongst the people in his time, a time in which the only power the black man had could be exercised through writing. I am not seeking any power, but to be an accomplished writer. To me, people that have a strong grasp on the english language and can write just as fluently as they can speak, such as MLK, are rare in today’s age and someone I strive to be like. Through my experience, I can say that I am not naturally gifted at writing. I believe repetition and an open mind is what will point me towards the direction of becoming a well-rounded writer. People express ideas, opinions, feelings, etc., through writing, which makes it a primary form of communication. As I value my ability to speak clearly and effectively, I must practice writing in order to be a well-rounded communicator. My efforts to better myself academically were not distilled in me through my parents. I come from a farming family that has no college graduates and I have made it my …show more content…
There were times of major struggle and little triumph, but as the semester closes I realize a lot about myself and the way I work. I would not have seen these notable characteristics about myself if I would have been in a classroom with a teacher. Changes will have to be made next semester in order to reach the desired grade I want. Most are minor changes, such as moving from my rough draft into a final draft and correcting verb tenses. Some changes are major, like learning grammar rules and using them in my writing. This assignment has really got me thinking about why I am who I am