Writer

Over the course of this semester I learned a handful of things about myself as a writer, that will help me develop as a more proficient writer over the course of my four years here. As a writer one of my strengths is backing up my argument with solid and concrete evidence that truly makes the reader believe what they are reading. Another area of my writing that I excel in is being able to process great ideas that follow the guidelines and the prompt. With that being said I have also seen that…

grammar, bad at creating an interesting story, bad at the things that made the writers of the past great. I suppose that didn’t really matter though; I enjoyed writing, I enjoyed getting better, and I enjoyed when people…

I have never been the strongest writer out of my peers, but I also have not been the weakest. I am weak in parts of my writing such as grammar, spelling and sentence construction. I am strong in other parts such as getting my ideas out there and getting written down. Reading was a way to get away from all the tragic events in my life; writing had helped me do the same. Though, I was not the best writer, it had taken me to a place that I could finally feel at peace. Usually, I am a closed off…

story; however, many experimental and contemporary writers tend to divert from the traditional structure of short stories by restraining from a chronological plot. Lorrie Moore, also referred to as an contemporary writer born in 1957, in Glens Falls, New York, reflects this style in " How to Become a Writer". Moore encompasses both humor and strategic ways of creating a guidebook for contemporary writers. Although some people view "How to become a Writer" such a well developed and humorous…

Trying to figure out if you want to become a freelance writer and take online writing jobs? Here are the cold hard truths about being a freelance writer with the pros and cons of being in the writing business. However, in a sexy twist, there is also advice to help you negate the downsides of being a freelance writer. Pro - You get to work from home There is some illusion that seemingly exists in the public. If a person writes fiction, then people expect that person to write in coffee shops…

I believe that strengths as a writer are that I have excellent ideas on what to write my paper about. When it comes to how to correctly structure my paper that’s where I begin to mess up. A lot has to do with procrastination, waiting till the next day or the day the paper is due to turn it in. My laziness and procrastination had a lot to do with my overall grade. That’s when I begin to stress and just put things together to just at least turn the paper in. I know that writing has not been one of…

Journal Entry #1 How do you see yourself as a writer? I see myself as an aspiring professional journalist who wants to write every day. I understand I need to improve on some writing skills, but that’s why I try to practice every day. What would you think are your strengths as a writer? (spend the most time here, please.). I feel like I talk more through my writing, so I believe one of my strengths is being able to express myself through writing and giving a lot of detail in one of my…

As A Writer gave me the opportunity to truly discover what my writing process was. It wasn’t just a superficial overview of what it might be, it was an in-depth definitive assignment that showed me some of my weaknesses and strengths when it comes to writing. I had to identify what was hindering my writing and understand that maybe it was either time for me to adapt the rule to the situation at hand or get rid of it altogether. The first portion of Who You Are As A Writer, Portrait of a Writer,…

Becoming the writer that I am today, was not completely a single bound but rather several small steps. My family has greatly influenced- both positively and negatively- my development as a writer. I have also had the immense privilege of having several amazing teachers over the course of my education. Though, my development as a writer has been most deeply impacted by the division between my personal and academic writing styles and goals. I grew up in Bakersfield, California which is a…

In most my life, I only find myself writing when I need to. Whether it 's answering some homework questions for history or writing an essay for english. Writing was never my favorite thing to do, only because I wasn 't good at it. Although, I hope that by the end of this class, it will change my perspective towards writing and effect me in an essential way that will help me in my future. The way I write is pretty simple, I just start writing, I don 't brainstorm,I just write as I go. Even though…