After reading about some of my classmates' writing life, mine doesn't seem quite as exhilarating. Although I love to write, it is hard to fit it in with all of my activities. With baseball three times a week, swimming two times a week, reading and homework almost daily, not to mention my daily violin, it's nearly impossible to find any time to write! On the bright side, I use my many activities to my advantage. How you might ask? As inspiration for my writing, of course! I've been a writer ever since I can remember. One of my biggest sources of inspiration is from books. I am reading constantly, and I like to emulate various authors' style of writing and apply it to my own writing. Also, one of my favorite car games to play while I'm bored is the "Think of a Possible Book I Could Write Sometime"game(created by: Yours Truly).
I love writing poems the most. Whether it be silly, or connected to my life somehow, I love writing poems because I get to express myself. I also love to write fictional short stories. When I write fictional stories, it feels like the words just flow through me onto the page. My most memorable fictional story was in fourth grade. We had about five minutes to write about anything. Before the teacher even said go, I had a one page short story written in my head. The humorous story was about a kid who got chased because he wore a red shirt to a bull-riding competition! I have absolutely no idea where that inspiration came from. The class got quite a kick out of that one.
I don't know about you, but it is the best feeling in the world to hand an editor ( for me, an editor would be my mom, a teacher, or a friend) your piece of writing and have them look it over, smile, or even tell you they liked it. One of the main reasons I write is to make others feel good. I love to share my writing if it could possibly lift somebody's spirits, or receive a laugh. I'm so excited to be in this class because now I can share my writing with all of you!
I liked how you used great and different words in your blog because it really kept me interested and wanting to read more of your blog. The one thing I would change is try not to make it so long and try to make it shorter.
ReplyDeleteI loved your "Think of a Possible Book I Could Write Sometime" game I think I'll try it sometime. I also love that you have all the right reasons to write.
ReplyDeleteNow, now--don't be comparing! Your story is just as exhilarating in it's own way:) I love that your writing is anchored in joy: joy of reading and joy of sharing writing to make others feel good. That is the art of writing! I'm pleased you've discovered it already! As you revise, give details about that kid in the red shirt, I need to read that one:) Well done Luke!
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