Osbornes Journey

Over the past year I had a chance to develop a deeper understanding of what it takes to develop successful paper. Taking English 1010 was a great experience because it prepares students on becoming better writers through college life. Even though this is my second year in college I was unable to take English 1010 the first year, but taking this class truly show me what college professors are looking for when we are ask to write a successful paper. College professors expect every student to be able to evaluate each topic and be descriptive in their essay.

This English class was the best English class I have ever had. There were no tests, vocabulary quizzes, or in class essays, which made the class less stressful. Before this English class, I was afraid that I would not enjoy writing many essays or writing so many words in one paper. Afterwards, essays have become something that is not so much my favorite task in the world, but it has become more enjoyable to an extent. Professor Sullivan’s class has taught me to formally write a research paper, to analyze a book through responding to different quotes from the story or novel, to understand magical realism, and to understand my own passion for school and how much effort I will be willing to put out in years to come.

In Becoming A Writer, author Junot Diaz reveals a theme: Hard work pays off. The story is about a writer who has been working for so long and is very tired, exhausted, and hard working showing how long it took him to become a writer and what he went through to persevere and become a writer. The story takes place at the author’s desk at 7 A.M. The main character, Junot, has a conflict when he can’t concentrate and focus on writing a novel and becoming a writer. The author writes, “There was no sudden miracles. It took two more years of heartbreak, of being utterly dismayingly lost before the novel I have dreamed about for all those years finally started revealing itself. And another three years after that before I could look up from my desk and say the word I’d wanted to say for more than a decade done.” Junot says this after he completes all of his writing and has all his hard work on paper so he can say the word “done” proudly. This reveals perseverance through frustration because Junot is trying desperately to finish this writing with all the frustration in his head he perseveres through it. This suggests that if you work hard enough in life it will pay off eventually. But, during this frustration of writing Junot is pushing through it and getting his novel done by thinking of all his hard work leading up to this novel being finished. Further, it illustrates how Junot became the writer he is today and what he did to get there. Junot stayed up all night to finish this novel

In the article “Shitty First Drafts,” the author, Anne Lamott, observes and comments on the flaws laced in having a worthy piece of writing. Through her experiences, Lamott demonstrates that writing does not come easily, comparing writing to “pulling teeth.” Generally, she encourages that every writer should engage in writing a shitty first draft because the writer will eventually follow through in producing a better second draft and possibly, a “terrific third

In English 111 I have struggled with many assignments over the course of the semester, picking myself up over time from countless mistakes on papers, to procrastinating on basic class work assignments. Before Fall semester, I had no idea what college would be like, or how hard it could be. Things were not the same as high school; it was different to a point where college seemed a lot harder than it was supposed to be. In English 111, I got the chance to meet new students and different professors that have helped guide me to success throughout the semester.

Once a writer has completed the writing portion of an essay, it is often considered to be done. However, no one, even a professional writer, writes a perfect draft on the first attempt; in fact, it is often this revision stage of writing where a good writer separates himself from other, less experienced writers. A good writer understands the importance of revision and spends as much time as possible during this stage to craft the essay into the ideal state. Moreover, what exactly revision is? Revision refers to the changes that occur in an essay once

I need to say I truly delighted in this reading since it brought about a significant improvement about my writing. I realize that I have never been content with the first drafts I have composed, and realizing that writers don't like the first drafts they compose is consoling. Teachers have let me know that this is correct some time recently, yet for reasons unknown, I didn't generally take what they were stating to heart. I like how Lamott provides for us great symbolism, depicting the splendid writer at her work area, rapidly releasing a polished draft in one sitting, and how this never happens. I think this takes a portion of the secret out of exceptional writing: frequently it simply takes a considerable measure of will and time. Maybe some individuals are characteristically preferred at writing over others, yet the way Lamott portrays writing, it appears that anybody, with enough exertion can compose well. I think having read this genuinely will profit my writing in light of the fact that

In the first passage of Jon Krakauer’s nonfiction novel, he argues that Christopher McCandless was thought to be an avid survivor of all terrain. In his two year journey, McCandless learns to live off  “wild plants,” experiencing his “adventurous spirit” across North America. He encounters many people from Mexico to South Dakota, who set a trend of wonderment in what a “twenty-four-year-old vagabond” could be doing traveling the country with nothing but a backpack. His “figure out all on his own” attitude suited his “nomadic” life well. The “radical” lifestyle provides McCandless with a sense of newly found “solitude” until his unfortunate “great Alaskan odyssey,” that ultimately ends his life.

One’s writing is not always perfect. The idea that perfection lies within a piece of written work is justifiably erroneous. In an excerpt entitled, “Shitty First Drafts” by Anne Lamott, Lamott explores how writing as a whole is a revisiting process. Lamott opens by simply stating, “all good writers write them [shitty first drafts].” She then goes on to address how people view successful writers as enthusiastically approaching writing and that it is ultimately “easy” to compose a piece of work; Lamott states that this notion is merely a “fantasy of the uninitiated.”

Matthew Piper Mrs.Rocha English 4P- Per.1 22 February 2016 Into the Wild In 1990, Christopher McCandless set of on an adventure across the United States. He traveled for two years meeting new people, trying new jobs that he has never done before. At the end of his journey, he lived in Alaska in solitude.

This excerpt is from Lamott’s book and is called “Crummy First Drafts,” the chapter explains the different workshops she’s given to aspiring writers. The excerpt itself uses examples from her own life experiences, but basically covers the importance of a final draft, and what it is like for her in her writing process. She explains how difficult it is for her to begin writing, even though it is what she does professionally, and the things that she does to help her focus. Being that this was written by a professional, published author, it shows that everyone questions themselves in writing sometimes and it doesn’t make you a bad writer if it does happen. Some things that I do wonder after reading this piece is how many other writers may do this same thing, or how many writers continue to try and perfect it all from the beginning.

I am really proud of myself and happy with the result of the essay because it is not a bad paper. There are a few grammers mistake, but it was less than what I was expecting. The sentences structure are clear and it is understandable to the reader. Overall, I am very proud of how my paper turn out and I am happy with the first grade.

When the soldiers had fixed most of the buildings that had been destroyed in the bombing a man that would serve as Adam's puppet was put into power. The British soldiers bordered the same planes they had arrived on and returned home where they were allowed to spend four weeks with their families. The moment that these four weeks came to an end the soldiers left Great Britain once again, and they arrived in Spain the next day. After Adam conquered Portugal he spent four decades taking over every country in Europe except Belarus and the Ukraine. Before he could give the order to send soldiers to Belarus Adam had a stroke that let him paralyzed from the neck down. Adam only lived for three months after his stroke due to the fact that eventually he lost the will to live, and he refused to eat.

Bellamy slid open the gates so Luna's horse and Travis (Lexa's horse) could get through. Luna hopped off her horse and lead him to where Bellamy's horse, Sky, was. Bellamy took Luna's things and put them in Lexa's room.

I have been writing since I have been in Middle School. I have realized that by college it was easier for me to write down my thoughts in order for me to remember what I have said or done. Writing out my thoughts gives me a sense of recollection, knowledge, and pacification that gets me through my day. I pictured writing to be as simple as jotting down a few sentences, but as I got farther in school I realized that there is more to it than just writing sentences. English has been my most difficult subject I have ever endured, but I have somehow been managing to make excellent grades and achieving all requirements. First in the essay, I will discuss my experiences in the English life that I’ve taken so far up until college. The second part will list my struggles in creating a thesis, a work cited, and properly citing my sources used in the papers.