We All Know People Just Like This

I began writing fiction. It was early in September when the thought came to me. The journal I first used was black and decorated with white flowers. It was originally a gift from a friend. Little did I know she would become the first person to ever read a story of mine.

idea with me. In his works, he displays a great deal of motivation to solve

The best writing I have ever done was over this past summer. I wrote on the topic

I don't use other people's ideas. I like to be different. I also think about creating things in the future that don’t exist now. In the past, people who thought originality was important, used their creativity to make airplanes for quick travel so people could get around the world easier. I think that this originality could help me create things that could make life better for people in the

I have written a plethora of writings in the past, including short stories, poetry, lyrics, essays, theatrical plays, and journals. Withing these, I have written descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive writings. My favorite types of writing are narrative in the form of short stories and persuasive

When I was in middle school, I use to be keen on writing and so dedicated to it. I would walk around with this Blue, tattered and withered notebook, that I used to jot down ideas for stories, then later put my ideas together. I had so many spiral notebooks full of stories with fictional characters, magical places, and occasionally poetry, for which I have even won a few awards! I would sit and dream of the day I would be publishing my own books making it big in the publishing world

I am doing a writing about my writing. Sounds weird right? I would have never considered myself as much as a writer; until I learned in class that I do a lot more writing than I ever thought I did. As it turns out writing can be any form of communication and I was unaware of that.

I aspire to be a writer. This is a new thing for me, aspiration. It is a completely new and sometimes frightening concept. I always thought that I was pretty good with words, and I have always known that my life was anything but ordinary, still, I didn’t possess the confidence to submit anything I had written to anyone. It was not so much fear of

I have learned a lot about writing in my short time here at Chana. Such as how to cite sources, put together a research paper, and set up a short story, as well as many other things. In this course of study, I wrote a six page paper on Project MKULTRA. Writing this paper taught me to be patient with writing and do extensive research before you actually start writing. It also taught me that writing about something you are interested in makes you work better and results in the finished product being a lot better and not forced. During this class I also wrote a short story about a kid that dreamt of being the best skater in his town, writing this story taught me that even if you don’t think you can write a story, the story will write itself if you have good ideas to support it. I believe my strengths as a

Even before high school, I had written several poems and short stories of varying genres and lengths. However, I became serious about creative writing in the tenth grade when I endeavored to write a novel. I finished the framework of that novel and since then have decided to revamp it. In addition to that work, I have authored the beginnings of a second novel, over thirty poems, and fifteen stories, both short and long. Currently, writing is a hobby, but in the long run, I aspire for my writing to be a means by which to extend my reach in the medical field and to expand my

It seems easy enough… write a book, publish the book, earn money. Sadly, it really isn’t that easy. The internet is loaded with information; however, it can be confusing as well as time consuming to sort through all of it. Personally, I was ready to give up thinking my dream wouldn’t come to fruition.

I have been told since I was 17 years old I should write a book. As a new Christian, I was asked to give my testimony many times ( this was in the late 70's and it seemed more churches did this). Each time I shared it seemed there was someone who would tell me I should write a book. I am not a skilled writer, just a talker. I have multiple stories of God and how He has been with me through crisis after crisis. I have stories of miraculous things God has done. I have attempted to write at times but it hasn't seemed the right time. If I had written when I was younger, I would have had all the answers but now all I have is Jesus...He is the only thing. The longer I live, the more stories I have of Him. A few years ago I was asked to give my testimony for the first time in years. As I prayed and sat down at my computer to write, I wrote 7 pages. Each morning for about an hour I wrote, by the end of 3 days I had written 33 pages. I knew God had allowed me to do this. I was encouraged and it gave me confidence that if God was the one calling me to write then he would enable me to do it when the time was right. Again, after I shared I was told, "You should write a book." I have prayed and prayed for God to take this desire away, if it wasn't from Him. It is still

This was also an opportunity to write about a time in my life when I felt alone and did not want to share vocally what I was going through with others. Now, at this point I just want to do whatever comes to mind in this latest book that I have been working on entitled Before Coffee.  I am choosing to write about things that I remember from my past and present day that is memorable to me and what I have seen this far in my 41 years of life on this earth. I believe every writer should take the time to reflect upon their experiences and pen something that someone else can attest to that will help them in some way. As a seasoned participant I take pride in knowing that I am not the only person in the world shelling out words at the crack of dawn, middle of the night, or waking up out my sleep because of a thought that I need to add to a page. This platform is one to look forward to each year.

On more than one occasion I have heard those ego lifting words, “You should write a book.” Several times I have taken those words to heart and sat down at my computer with every intent to put words to page only to fail miserably in my feeble attempt to come up with a coherent thought that lasts past the second paragraph. The questions I faced as I began to write then still plague me today; do I really have anything to say, how should it be said, and am I capable enough to do it. It was during my first tenure as a youth pastor that I was given an opportunity to write for a monthly denominational magazine that would make me seriously question if I could ever write.

You've said yourself that I could write a book or pursue writing professionally. Educators, friends, and family have always been duly impressed by my style of writing, often describing it as a "talent" or "gift from Jehovah". And you and mommy have raised me to become a fine spiritual-minded young lady. Yes, I still have many improvements to make. But I am ready and willing to be molded by counsel and Jehovah's direction so that I may serve my God in an improved