Final Blog

A few days late, but I wanted to finish this book before my last post. And to be honest, the first few chapters in the book, I really liked their points of view on certain aspects of writing. But towards the end I didn't feel like I was getting as much out of it. But I still think Ellen Gilchrist said it best about writing. Some of the few key phrases that stick out in my mind are, "Writing is Rewriting," "Writers read," "Just write what comes to mind," "you're allowed to have a shitty first draft," the list goes on and on. But I think there is something I have learned in class that is even more important than the act of writing. I think having confidence about whatever you write about is one of the top few things about writing. I dread and I mean dread reading my work out loud due to the fact I'd rather write and leave it on paper. I just don't have the most confidence in what I write especially after hearing all the talent we have in class. But really this class has made me face it and I think that is the most important thing to have when it comes to your writing. Anyone can write, but I think it takes more to read your own work or let other people read yours. And I think that is the most valuable thing I take away from this class. So thank you.