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Original: 9/21/2009 9:58 PM
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Monday, September 21, 2009

Journals

 

I'm trying to figure this out. In the class called Creative Writing, we really haven't been taught how to write. We've really just been writing. And yet, I've noticed that when I write my daily journals, they are becoming much more relaxed and informal. Whether that is good or not, that's your responsibility to determine. Also, as expected, when I began two weeks ago, I had trouble coming up with 100 words. Now, my problem is just the opposite. It's almost like I'm enjoying it. Is that even possible? Anyway, I will step out of my comfort zone, as I am somehow self-conscious about my writing, and show you my first and most recent journal entries. You are free to compare.

First Entry:

I have been away from my older brothers and sister for a couple of years now. We moved to Monticello from Michigan in my eighth grade year, and my sister stayed there to finish college, which she has now done. My brother is also there working in the Air force. They come to visit on holidays, but it’s been months since their last visit. My other brother graduated from Monticello High School last year. He left a couple of weeks ago to go to Eau Claire for classes at the University of Wisconsin. Hopefully, I will see them all again soon.

 

Today:

Tonight has been nothing short of hectic. I, as is my tradition, was exhausted by fifth hour. Again. That’s what a tradition is, isn’t it? Anyway, I have to write this journal entry, which is interesting, as I am eliminating my complaint with every word I type. I also need to type up my Memoir rough draft, to be safe, and my journal/essay thing that I don’t really get. I also need to have a dream by Friday as well, which doesn’t help me at all. I got my Algebra 2 assignment done already, and I covered my book, so that’s a plus. I also need to draw some picture demonstrating “The Gift of the Nile” by Wednesday. I would like to find myself a biology-related article tonight, because that will leave me more time for tomorrow’s homework after the meet. After that, I need to figure out my text log sheet for English. It is 7:30 p.m. That’s over my 100 words (Actually, it’s about 20 words under 200), so I’m going to get going on those assignments now.

 

 

Can you tell the difference?

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Creativity is not something that can be learned by rote or lectured into you. You learn writing by writing (as well as by being edited and critiqued). That is why your teacher isn't "teaching you to write."


By the way, with your journals, the change you're seeing is good; "finding your voice" is another term for what you called "becoming more relaxed and informal." Good luck as you continue.

Posted 9/21/2009 10:10 PM by epiginoskete Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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epiginoskete has a point. At your age they just want to set you loose a bit. My guess is you share my opinion that creative people should also strive to be well disciplined in their craft, so what they think is appropriate at your age is a little behind the curve.

If you want technique you'll have to pick up a couple of extracurricular books: one about the craft of writing and one from a decent author to whom you can aspire. For the latter, I'd recommend sticking with the classics.
Posted 9/22/2009 5:42 PM by Fuzzygoo - reply

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I liked the first one better though the second is certainly more relaxed. So relaxed in fact that it was more of a "To Do" list than anything else. The first talked about something you cared about and that's really what I'm interested in reading. Do more like that!
Posted 9/24/2009 11:37 PM by newguy153 Xanga True Member - reply


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