I would like to think of myself as
a nonfictional writer. I haven’t done much writing since I was in high school,
about eight years ago. In high school, I enjoyed writing about real life
issues. I took journalism my junior year; it was a challenge at first. It is a
different approach to writing that I was not used to. But, I did enjoy writing
about the latest news at “Westport High School”. These days my writing is limited to text
messages and emails to family and friends, thanks to the wonderful world of technology.
Growing up I wasn’t much of a
reader, but when I became an adult I grew to love it. I read both fictional and
nonfictional novels. I become so
engrossed in reading I tend to finish it in a short period of time (sometimes
in one day). I would much rather read a book then watch a movie. I often get
disappointed after watching a movie that was based on a novel I’ve read.
I have to say this will be the first time I do
all of my writing on screen. I have always written on lined paper and in
pencil, I tend to make many errors. This will be a new experience for me, but I
am looking forward to a little change.
I hope for
this semester that I can improve my writing. One of my weaknesses is getting
started. I can look at a blank page for hours not knowing where to begin. I
hope eventually writing will become easier for me.
All of the writing you do this semester (for this class) will basically be nonfiction, so right up your alley! I did want to point out that you don't need to give up your pen and pencil for this class. You can certainly still start that way--I often do myself. It's just that the online format will allow us to easily share writing (and you do pretty much need to get to the keyboard at some point along the process, for finished draft if nothing else, for most any writing you do these days, for both school and work). Did you read the page I wrote about paper vs screen?
ReplyDeleteI did read the page on paper vs. screen. I think for the most part I am comfortable using the computer to type out my papers and using the blog, but I will continue, at first, to write my first drafts on paper with pencil.
DeleteThat's just fine! Whatever works...it's hard enough for most of us to get anything down.
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