Self as Writer

Writing is my second language; I practice it everyday, increasing my fluency with every word I write. The freedom and security I feel when I write are unparalleled, compelling me to train myself ever forward in spelling my words, shaping my thoughts, structuring my sentences, and strengthening my vocabulary with needed bulk. Writing is one of my expressions, too, as is art; both are flowery fields where my creativity can flit about unhindered. This delights me to no end in how it liberates my mind. I may have my big toe jammed in a door, but writing can make it all better. I may be stuck in the static clutch of boredom, but writing can pry me lose. I may jump with joy, boil with anger, or sag with sadness, but when I let my feelings perfuse paper I am no longer captive to that feeling. Writing is also a blessing from my Creator to me, which I cherish and hone for to better glorify Him. Better yet, when I write, I create, and that is the thumbprint of my Maker upon me. When I write, "it is good."

Loss for Words?

I may have trouble expressing myself in words but that doesn’t mean the feelings aren’t there. My words may not flow onto the page but underneath my skin they burn. Every time I write, I’m afraid it may expose all the ugly parts of me that I try so hard to hide. The words that have been branded into my flesh over the years evaporate. I love to write but my insecurities and distortions make finishing a peice nearly impossible. My laptop is stuffed full of Word Documents rich in memories or half finished stories. Writing is my catharsis but I’m terrified of rejection so all my random stories stay locked under secret passwords. I like to write essays because I feel I’m well hidden beneath tons of researched facts, but I truly love to free write secretly in the safety of my room.

True writer

When I sit back and site,
If ya don't understand I will fight,
If I die you will have this to reply.
Writing is not my thing,
If you want to no i can't sing,
my strongest way in writing...
oh my word i dont even know.
but if you must know ill write et out,
but i wont show.
I express my feelings to myself,
Not for others to see
the true me.
I write to think bout myself.
So now you no what i do.
If you tell i will certainly spell... K.I.L.L!

My Escape

For me writing is a source of escape.
I can pound on my guitar strings to relieve stress but writing a poem or song releases not only stress but bottled up thoughts and emotions.
Writing helps define me. Through writing you see the interior, heart and soul, in which lyes a persons deepest troubles, regrets, sorrows, failures, accomplishments.... truly anything.
For myself as a writer, I hope that my works are published in the near future. I want others to be able to read my work and be able to relate to what I have written about and to see the unique beauty of words.

Self as writer

I am new to writing for fun, not because I am obligated to. Actually, I am also new to enjoying things like poetry; this year has really opened my eyes to how literature and writing can benefit me, and how I can enjoy them. I am a very creative person which is helpful in my writing. I believe, that one problem I have when writing is that I have good ideas and a good imagination, but I cannot always express them into words and put them onto the paper. I would also really like to get better at making my writing have a deeper underlying meaning, with the use of similes, metaphors, and just really creative ideas. I also think it would be really cool if I could learn to write creative, meaningful song lyrics and poems. I really think that if I improved these factors, and learned to utilize my talents in the right form, that my writing would be a lot better.

My Strengths and Weaknesses

My strengths as a writer are quite common among scribes. I ex cell when writing about something that has happened to me or relates to me. When writing I can just continue to write, no standstill moments. Another creative tool I have is to start with something in a simple reality and slide into a crazy and humorous, tall tale.
Some of my weaknesses as a writer are the fact that I am not strong in my vocabulary and I can't spell. I seems to make simple mistakes in grammar and punctuation. I tend to trial off of the subject, and never make my way back. My biggest weakness is not being able to think up a great plot to start writing with, it sometimes takes longer to think it up then to write it.

Self as Writer

Ever since I was hospitalized three years ago for various reasons writing has become my release. It’s the one thing I can always count on being there. Writting is my safe place where nothing can touch me. I love to just write down any random thought or idea that crosses my mind. I am very pretective of my work and I lack self confidence which makes me not want to share any of my works. I write poems that don’t rhyme short stories and journal entries. I despise writing essays. I have strengths and weaknesses in my writing. Some of my weaknesses are that I can’t spell. Also I never erase my work I scribble/blackout my mistakes. A major weakness of my writing is that I never seem to finish any story that I start. I have three different, unfinished stories going at the moment. One of my strengths is that I pick topics that I know and for the most part experienced myself. Strength is I try to find better and “unused” words and use them in my works. I don’t think I am a good writer but more of an average writer. I have a few hopes and dreams about my future in writing. One of them is that some of my poems and my stories get published. I hope that my writing could help and inspire the readers. As a writer I hope I can grow, become better as time chugs along and change into a great writer.

Roller Coaster Ride

Myself as a writer is a roller coaster.
A major Thrill ride of my life.

I have my Ups.
I’m creative.
I think of new ideas.
I twist pieces till they’re right.

I have my Downs.
I’m stuck without guidelines.
If I’m not in the mood I can’t write.
My mind and Hand will not work.
I think hard, but nothing comes.
Then it will hit me.
An explosion of ideas in my head.

I change as a writer.
I change rides.
I can be myself.
I can be a student.
I write assignments.
I follow all of the teacher’s instructions.
On my own I cut lose.

Two totally different rides.
One person as a writer.
A Thrill of life.

By: Jamie Bauer

Self as Writer

I love writing. It is my outlet, my sanctuary. There's something about writing that allows me to express myself like nothing else can. It's often the only way I can organize my thoughts.
My hope is to be a professional writer. I plan to be a journalist. I would like to write features and eventually start my own magazine. However, I would also like to have other works, such as poetry and novels, published.
I truly enjoy writing, but I definitely lack self-confidence. I'm always terrified to share my work. I cannot read it aloud, and I become incredibly nervous and uncomfortable when others read it. I suppose this is my main weakness in writing.

Self as Writer

I don't think that I am a very good writer. My ideas are often fantastic, but I lack the ability to communicate the story in the fullness that it is in my thoughts. When I try to put my ideas into words, it seems as if I killed the mystery and beauty of the idea. I especially enjoy writing pieces that are deeply connected to my emotions and thought-life. Writing about people’s actions (not their feelings) bores me. One of my major weaknesses as a writer is that I find it impossible to turn off the editor part of my brain. My perfectionism has ruined many good pieces of writing; I am never happy with my work. When I write, my goal is that my passion and ideas will shine through and be what the reader remembers. I never want a reader to walk away remembering my grammar; I want the reader to remember the thoughts that were conveyed through that grammar. I find inspiration for my writing through other people’s works (I am an avid reader), but mainly through my own heartaches and joys.

Self As Writer

Writing is something that I turn to when I have feelings I can’t share with other people. I have learned that many people I call “friends” cannot be trusted to know everything that is on my mind. When I write, I feel like I am in a very safe environment where I can express all my thoughts without the risk of having them used against me. I tend to show more of my true self through my writing and am often embarrassed to share my writing with others. I see this as one of my writing weaknesses. I think that this is, in a way, also one of my writing strengths. Writing allows me to show a side of myself that I am not comfortable verbalizing. My dream as a writer is to publish my diaries from my teenage years.

assignment 2

J-ournaling is something i do every day to improve my writing skills.
E-nergy radiates off the pages of my writing.
N-ot having enough creative ideas is sometimes a problem.
N-ot having enough time makes me not write as often as I would like.
I-ncompetence in spelling often hinders me from using certain words.
F-inding creative ideas for my writing usually stems from every day situations.
E-njoyment is what writing brings me.
R-eading often has greatly increased my vocabulary.