Lately I've been thinking. A lot actually, about how my greatest desire is to be an excellent writer, but anytime I write something other than an English paper, my writing takes on the voice of a twelve year old with a rather extensive vocabulary. Each time, I start writing with the intentions of sounding intelligent and making a valid argument or leaving the reader with something to ponder, and each time when I finish and reflect, I hear my little sister saying everything. Granted, she wouldn't understand half of what she's saying, but you get the gist.
I want to know how to go beyond this awful age I seem to be stuck at in all aspects of my life, looks included. (I had a middle aged woman tell me tonight, upon meeting me, I could easily be twelve.) I read all this great literature in English and am inspired by it, but I've yet to be satisfied with the maturity level of any of the writing I've produced.
So what must I do to take it to the next level?? How did all of these great writers get to be so successful?
Such questions plague my thoughts. The most logical answer I can muster is asking my English teacher for suggestions, but I'm pretty sure he already thinks I'm an idiot, so that's out of the question.
Odd thought for the day: mix Gardetto's and Chex Mix together, and you have the perfect ensemble of pretzels and salty goodness.
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Your writing style will evolve. My best advice would be to not think about it so much and just let it go. I am with you, though. Ive been in a similar rut many times before. I have never actually finished writing my stories because I am afraid that Ill be the only person who will enjoy/come away with anything from it.
ReplyDeleteEven though it may not seem like it, you have time on your side. If you truly seek to become this awesome writer then your drive and determination will get you there. I know for me I am always seeking to get to the next level of things...so I continue studying and reading. I'm sure that's what you are doing, so just hang in there.
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