Writing has helped me through my hardest times. Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with depression. My downfall began after my second semester at college. I realized that I was in school learning about something I had no passion for. I needed something to drive me, something to care for. I found that my only escape from the hole within me was to write and read. I began writing stories for myself while sitting in classes that dragged on. I needed an escape from heaviness, the grey. I remember feeling weighed down by everything and only feeling an ease when I wrote.
I remember when I was around 7 years old, my mother gave me my first journal. I can recall her explaining to me how to write in a journal. I was simply supposed to write about my …show more content…
I tend to get wrapped up in who I want to portray; small gestures, their favorite things. Although it is a great thing for me, the writer to know. I’ve noticed that it can also take away from the plot. I notice that it can sometime turn into character vs. plot in some stories. I’m always thankful to have people look over my writing to help me filter what is needed and what isn’t but I’d like to learn to become self-reliant while writing.
The reason why I want to join the creative writing program is because I want to see myself grow. While applying to attend this school, I’ve heard how successful the creative writing teachers in this school are. I’d like to give myself a chance to learn from people who could have possibly been where I am now. I believe working alongside professionals and like minded peers, I’d be able to hone my skills as a writer.
I want to see how it would be to follow my dreams and become the person I’ve always wanted to become. I want to become a writer because I have a love for words. I love how they flow and express. Writing has always been an escape for me, from my first journal up until now. I’ve written throughout my life, short stories and writing about my day to day life. It wasn’t until recently that I noticed that it became my only
I remember when I was around 7 years old, my mother gave me my first journal. I can recall her explaining to me how to write in a journal. I was simply supposed to write about my …show more content…
I tend to get wrapped up in who I want to portray; small gestures, their favorite things. Although it is a great thing for me, the writer to know. I’ve noticed that it can also take away from the plot. I notice that it can sometime turn into character vs. plot in some stories. I’m always thankful to have people look over my writing to help me filter what is needed and what isn’t but I’d like to learn to become self-reliant while writing.
The reason why I want to join the creative writing program is because I want to see myself grow. While applying to attend this school, I’ve heard how successful the creative writing teachers in this school are. I’d like to give myself a chance to learn from people who could have possibly been where I am now. I believe working alongside professionals and like minded peers, I’d be able to hone my skills as a writer.
I want to see how it would be to follow my dreams and become the person I’ve always wanted to become. I want to become a writer because I have a love for words. I love how they flow and express. Writing has always been an escape for me, from my first journal up until now. I’ve written throughout my life, short stories and writing about my day to day life. It wasn’t until recently that I noticed that it became my only