How do I write? It may seem like an incredibly simple question, but answering it is more difficult than it appears. The first thing that I think of when that question is asked, is that I often write something, then immediately delete it, and start again. For instance it took me a few tries to get these first sentences down. If I don't like how the words sound, or it's not exactly the idea I am trying to get across, then I start over; crossing words, sentences, or even paragraphs out. Sometimes I take a while to go through this process, wether I'm writing a story, short paragraph, a poem, or even a formal essay.
When writing essays and papers, it I tend to take a long time putting it all together. This is one aspect I would like to improve on--simply being able to write faster. I usually like to start off essays with an outline, or at least the main ideas of what I am going to write. The papers that I write are structured, with all of my conclusions, introductions, and paragraphs in order. I do this to keep my writing formal and organised, otherwise it can get messy and jumpled up.
This is yet another detail I would like to improve on. Instead of having a pre-set structure already set in place for me when I write, I would prefer to have a more structured way of writing that doesn't make my writing sound trapped or condensed, yet flows freely with individuality and style. If I could write in a way that has structure, yet freedom at the same time, then I think my writing would vastly improve.
There are many other improvements that I would like to make, but for now I need to focus on how I am writing right now, and just practicing writing more. With practice, I believe that my writing will improve. That is my goal. To write.
Writing is kind of like a flower. It all begins with language. In those first few years of life, the first roots of knowledge start to grow. Then, as a young kid, the first leaves sprout, as reading and writing is introduced. This skill develops and grows as time goes by. After a while a bud appears--the potential of a writer's creativity and ability. When a writer finally becomes skilled in what he/she writes, the bud blossoms and unfolds into its full potential. Now, none of this could have happened without practice, time, experience, talent, and lots of help along the way. A flower would have wilted and died without a combination of water, sunlight, and soil. If you don't work on your writing often it will wither and fade away.
Right now I think of myself as at the stage where the blossom is just beginning to flower, and there is a whole world of possibility laid before me. I just need to practice more, and work on expanding the way I think and write. Writing is great because it can lead you where ever you want to go. And I have always loved traveling.
I thought you had some good insights into writing. I loved the comparison about the flower, that was really cool.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you should be so hard on your writing though, just do what works for you and don't try to make it all perfect. Imperfections are what makes the writing process interesting.
On an side note, I loved your ending!!! That was super cool! Way to end it on a good note.