Personal Essay: A Career As A Writer

When people pursue writing as a career, often a goal in mind is to have their words reach beyond themselves. Ask one why they write, and it is likely that their response will be as poised as the words that come from their fingertips: to discover, to create, to change the world (as far as people who read go). Their said intentions are almost philanthropic -seeking to serve the public- while their own success seems an unintentional perk. In contrast, my writing habits are comparably selfish, dealing more with personal entertainment and satisfaction than finding and pleasing an audience. Not only has this been a result of my preference for creative writing over academic, but also my tendency to let the speed of my thoughts overtake that of my hand. Despite my previous instructors providing me with a new version of the same paper mold each year, all my writing pieces have mostly taken their own shape based on how …show more content…
To counter the hypocrisy of enjoying these assignments, it should be noted that none of them were truly restrictive with the exception of page limit. With only vague prompts (though some had none at all), I had complete creative control of what and how I wrote. Whether it was a one-man debate on Goldfish crackers versus Cheez-its, a horse 's letter to a fellow stallion about meeting humans, or a lengthy series of rhymes about a sandwich passing through the digestive system, the imaginative nature of these "fun" assignments has brought out more of my character than any research paper or formal essay. Having the freedom to write without consequence or restriction in thought, I can utilize writing as a form of expression. The artist in me is immediately