So, as I have been saying all semester long, what I truly love about this class is that I have been required to be creative. This has really been a treat, and for me has not felt like work at all. So, I have to say that I enjoy writing Fiction more than writing about it. However, my favorite genre of Literature is short story, so I also enjoyed writing about Aidoo's "No Sweetness Here". There was so much to write about with that story. I could have gone on for pages.
This class has given me the thought, "I wish I had gone the route of creative writing and not literature." But the truth is, I think I am better at creative writing and so I did major in the place where I needed more work. Now my knowledge of Literature is at a level it never would have been. And I guess I am now better at analyzing text and writing about it, so...no regrets.
I hope that I remember after this class is over how much I enjoy writing fiction, and make time to do it. It is hard when you are living your life to try and make time for things out of pure pleasure. I am going to make it a point to write for fun because it really makes me happy. This assignment has me really wanting to write a full short story. I think that would be a good place to start.
I also really liked the way we worked on our fiction in class. It reinforced my opinion that this class does not feel like school. I never mind going and I really like being there. It has been great to see other people and their creativity. Each member of my group had a creative, clever and entertaining piece to read. Fun times......
I will keep writing, I will keep writing., I will keep writing. Even when I'm tired and no one is paying me to. I will keep writing.
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Katie! You are awesome! I too love this class because of the opportunity to write creatively. I have not done that since high school, which was a long time ago! Actually, I did do it once when I was about thirty. I was becoming more and more frustrated with my acting career and my personal life so I began to write a semi-autobiographical screenplay. I knew that as an actor I had to write my own material so I tried, but I never finished it. I quit acting instead! Anyway, I agree that it was so great to write creatively again, something other than analytic or rhetorical essays. I too thought maybe I should have picked a different option, but I have no regrets either! I love your mantra at the end of your post! I should use it too! Great job on your story and I look forward to reading the revised one! Thanks for your input on mine!
You know, after reading your blog I am reminded that one of my favorite parts of this fiction unit was the reading of other students' fiction. I am always amazed at the ideas that materialize in minds. Reading Lucas' bit about the clown at the funeral made me laugh, and Mimi's perfect man made me wish there was such a thing (only I don't want him to be suicidal).
Like you, I hope I don't forget that creative writing has actually been enjoyable. I've been so wrapped up in the study of literature, that I don't pay much attention to the writing of it.
Oops! I posted too soon. Despite actually enjoying the creative writing, I don't think I'd ever consider changing my emphasis. For me it is a brief spurt of enjoyment, where the reading of literature provides it all the time. Except when reading Dickens. I hate Dickens.
Hi Katie,
I can relate to what you said about taking the literature route. I was kicking myself two semesters ago when I took novel one and my teacher said in a goofball voice, "if you don't like this class, you should have taken creative writing; its sooo much easier." I really love both literature and creative writing, but I knew I needed to become a better analysist and had to sacrifice. And it was worth it! Not only is it much easier to interpret stories, but now I know exactly what I like and what I don't like, and that will help when selecting books to teach :).
I thought you did so well talking about the "No Sweetness Here" story in class, that it was no surprise that you channeled that passion into writing a paper. I really think you are a great writer after reading your myth and when I can I will read your short story too. It's great to have a class that forces you to write. Not only did I come up with things I would never have written, but like you said, it was fun to share and laugh together with other classmates.
I also think your determination to continue writing is inspiring and I wish you the best in achieveing your goal!
Hey Katie-
Sorry for my late post, I know you probably were looking for mine. I have been having a rough time with all the work I have to do.
Well, anyways. Katie, I think we can all relate to you in that we all have liked the freedom to be creative in our work.
It is really refreshing to be able to create rather than re-create. Because that is what we do when we are writing about fiction, we are in essence recreating a meaning that is not necessarily the original intention. It is awesome though because doing this makes the work of fiction complex and beautiful.
I had a harder time than you did with writing about fiction though. Short fiction has never been my forte, but I always try my best. I do not know what it is about it because I create arguements, but they never seem to reflect the story as a whole.
I think though that by practicing this type of writing, it has made me better. I always like to take criticism and use it to become a better writer.
Keep being yourself Katie, you are very creative. This creativity is going to get you very far. :)
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