Creative Writing Final

What!? I'm done with creative writing!?

Don't get too sad though, folks! One more blog post to go (For Creative Writing.).

1. First, let's discuss this semester of writing.

I loved Creative Writing all the way through. Especially the prompts and blog posts we got. Most, if not all, challenged my creative ability and writing skills in the ways I was hoping they would, and more. When I took this class I was looking to be challenged, and I was. Maybe to a little higher extent than I planned, but I enjoyed every minute of it... (*past me screaming as I rush to get a deadline in*). I got even more ideas for stories, poems, and tabs to clutter my bookmarks bar. So let's discuss some of my pieces, shall we? (For anyone who cares to know more about the musings of a sleep deprived teenager)

- The Blue Tigers Have A History Of Not Being Very Good...

This piece actually ties in with my Dream Inspired piece and my Dream thread story. A story I probably will continue someday.

- Free Verse: Beehive Narrative. This is one of my personal favorites. I loved our poetry unit. When we got a free verse prompt, I decided to use it for the story I'm writing for a book right now. Owning who I was, and my style led me to create a rhythmic piece I enjoyed. It brings me even greater joy to know other people actually liked it.

- Movie Quotes.

Ohhhh I had fun with this one. Not only am I a film buff, but I am expert at quotable lines (not really... don't quote me on that). 

- Michelangelo inspired post: Michelangelo is not only one of my favorite artists, but he is an inspiration to any medium of the arts. His technique and style is one of my favorites, and his mind is truly a beautiful one. This really allowed me to enjoy the artist piece.

- Food for thought: Recipe For Magic. This deadline had me a little stressed... (if stressed means staring blankly at a piece of paper for 30 minutes while blindly eating a chocolate bar). I thought I had it covered... then writer's block kicked in. I ended up using a fantasy story I'm writing on the side a little bit. I got a scene between two characters I think is a little heartwarming and really fleshes out Lynn's storyline.

- Gandhi's Spinning Wheel - A personal favorite. I researched the heck out of this one. This is a piece that led me to find out about the real way Ghandi died. I don't know how I didn't know, but I was absolutely devastated to hear about how such a wonderful human being had their light snuffed out by the world. Someone so loved, and so peaceful, was treated with such disdain and malice. That's why I picked that picture.

2. What I read this quarter...

Most things I read outside of class had to be my precious novels on my reading list (and some not), but I was interrupted a few times in my book cycles to read other classmates blog posts.

In all honesty though, all of them were excellent, and I loved reading them!

One piece that really stuck out to me and I really enjoyed was an item by Abi B., and her blog "The Creations of A Wannabe Writer". Her piece about the color gray, narrative and acrostic poems were just so lovely. I also adored my friend Paige's blog (and the name 'Just another paige in the book'). 

Some books I read this semester, that I highly reccomend include: Six Of Crows, and A Daughter Of Smoke and Bone - Laini Taylor (can't reccomend this series enough), 

3. Setting up this blog wasn't that hard for me; I actually loved blogging and plan on continuing to blog after this course is over. That's right. Hopefully I haven't scared anyone off yet.

4. I loved journaling. It allowed me to develop a writing habit that will probably set me up for success in the writing world. Most of the stuff is fiction and prompts, and I'd probably let my closest friends read it or others if I need someone to review it. I find journaling a nice way to list my thoughts, and brainstorm ideas. It's also easier for me to write rough draft after rough draft before taking it to the laptop.

5. The frigid air outside rippled windows threatened to infiltrate Lana's gloves. Her breath left in large clouds before her, stealing her focus from the Overseer's window. Down below, the smell of freshly baked cinnamon pastries drifted up, lingering under her nose. Her stomach clenched with hunger, but she cleared her throat, maintaining her position on slick rooftop tiles.

6. A girl, a pale one, kneels on the beach. Her stare is cool, comparable to the metallic waters stroking the sand next to her. Her stare is towards the sky, her cheeks seem wet.

But, above all, her hair was white. Silvery white.

Not white like the snow, or the color of white silk sheets. Not even the white of a robe, or thin paper. It was off-white. A silvery tint glazed the blonde color of her hair. White like the frost of lithe lilacs in early winter. White as Christmas ornaments that decorated trees with fake flakes. White as a sculptural crystal diamond resting atop a diadem.

White as the icy whisper of fog on a cool autumn morn.

7. The obvious to this question is yes, of course I will continue to write creatively. As an aspiring author, it's kind of what I have to do for a living. You know... be creative? This differs greatly from the writing schools ask us to do in the sense that essays are a norm in schools. Writing creatively is my medium, and it takes practice to keep up the craft. I try to write creatively at least everyday.

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