Writing (Short Stories)

Writing my short story was actually quite enjoyable. I have never written anything like that before. I had never written much of anything before. I thought it would be a lot of searching for the right word or phrase and then it would just sound like I tried too hard. It wasn’t that at all. It may still read like I tried too hard to be a good writer, because there is a very good chance I did. I am unaware of what writing style I am best at. So I just kind of went with my gut. I am happy with the way things worked out though. The character “Mike” was one that I really found myself enjoying. I loved developing his thoughts and emotions. I liked evolving his character to give the reader insight. I found myself with a perfect vision for the character. I knew exactly who I wanted him to be and I knew what he would do in the situations I put him in. I liked being in full control of the story. I could control all the characters, acts, thoughts and emotions. It was a really cool way to get across my personal beliefs and thoughts in a creative way that people could enjoy. Creative writing is definitely something I want to pursue. I think it’s something everyone should pursue. It’s a creative way to touch people lives, to move people. I like that. I think what Prof. Corrigan said in class was right, when we write and think we come to know ourselves better. By knowing ourselves better we can better our relationship with the Lord and with others. This is essential… as a matter of fact it’s the only thing that matters here on earth. Writing is of the utmost importance.