Tonight’s Writing Class

Today was the second night of writing class. It was pretty good. We focused on imagery and being descriptive. I was so proud of myself for reading two of the things I wrote. I’ve made it a goal to get up and read at least one. I’m determined to get over this whole ‘panics when in front of crowds’ thing. I do pretty well in this class because everyone is so supportive and nice. I think I would start having a hard time if people were to start being super critical. I can take criticism, but when people make fun of me or are mean, I tend to panic all subsequent times I have to get up around them. So, it’s good that these people are really nice. I especially like the lady I sit next to, Barbie, and the one I sit across from, Pam. Those ladies are soooooo funny! And both are very encouraging a supportive. I’m very glad I decided to take this class. I’ve actually been looking for a writing class for a while, but either couldn’t find one or found the class after it had already started. I found this one four days before it started and I was very excited. Maybe now I can get inspiration to start writing again.

I can’t even begin to describe how often I’ve started writing a story and stopped. I still have the one I wrote in 6th grade. I packed that one away a looooong time ago. I read it a few years ago and am horrified by how retarded the storyline is and how juvenile the writing is. But, I suppose that’s to be expected of a 12-year-old. Writing was my refuge back then, back when I was too scared to talk to most people. I took that notebook with me everywhere and wrote in it every chance I got, so the story ended up getting really skewed. It started out being about a girl who got kidnapped by a boy who claimed to be her brother and turned into this whole mafia thing with the FBI. Take my word for it, it’s messed up. lol. I bet I could take it apart and make two separate stories out of it. That would probably be better. lol

Right now, I’ve got three stories that are partial drafts. Tonight, I started a fourth. We were just sitting there doing a relaxation and imagery exercise and this storyline hit me. I’ve written the first page so far, so I’m excited to write more. I called my mom after class and read it to her and told her my ideas for the continuation. I’m way pumped about this. Now I need to start taking my laptop and a notebook with me everywhere I go. Depending on my mood, I prefer either one over the other. The computer lets me get the craziness our faster because my fingers can keep up with my brain flow and other times I need a lower process, so I will write in a notebook. So, I need to keep both with me at all times. I guess I could write on my phone, but that makes it a little harder to go back and review what I’ve already written.

Well, it’s late and I have to wake up at 4:30 for work, so I need to wrap this up. I told my mom I was going to make a post for her, so I’m going to go write that now. Another one of the assignments in class was to describe a person using a body part. I was a little worried people were going to get a bit crass or vulgar, but most people kept it civilized.

Anyways, I’m off to write the post for my mom. Talk to y’all later!

One Reply to “Tonight’s Writing Class”

  1. Loser

    If i had to describe you as a body part i’d say ”eyes”
    as eyes are sometimes so open so bright , But sometimes so unassured so cautious
    But always beautiful and always seeing the best in others

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