Let There Be ...WRITE!

Topic: Write about your relationship with writing.
Style: Autobiographical/Short Essay
Given by: Jocelyn

This writing project is an opportunity for you to create something that gives others (and yourself) a peek into the wonderful world of YOU...specifically You in the context of writing!

To accomplish this, please use personal anecdotes to express your interests in, experiences with, and desires for writing. For instance, did someone encourage you to write at a young age or have you always had an Emily Dickinson inside of you just waiting to bust out? Is there a personal note/letter that you have kept for years or that you will always remember? Did you enjoy writing in school? Do you have an embarrassing story related to writing or a favorite quote? Dig into your past and your heart to come up with a few key thoughts, experiences, fears, or desires that really tell a story about who you are...and who you would like to be as a writer.

You might also attempt to address this question in this writing practice: In general, what do you hope people come to understand about you from reading your writing?

Lastly, try to be brief. Thomas Jefferson said, "The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do."

Please post your writing to the blog by September 15th.

Have fun writing, and let me know if you have any questions.
-Jocelyn