Writing help people interpret

Writing as an Art Form

Writing allows people to interpret what is going on in their heads and minds. Writing is not an inherent art, but rather one that is taught in classrooms. Any writer starts with basic vowels, tones, and words at a young age. Students in middle and high school will write sentences in continuous prose, chapters, academic articles, and essays. However, not every student develops into a successful writer. It's no surprise that the challenge to write will deter aspirants and erode the morale of those just starting out. Cameron, Nairn, and Higgins (Cameron, Nairn, and Higgins 264).

The Journey of a Writer

Good writers have excellent skills that enable them to captivate their readers while avoiding grammatical errors. My early years in college were very difficult especially with writing research papers and essays. I hated teachers asking us to complete assignments that involved writing. The negative attitude towards writing led to serious failure in English subject. However, with time, I managed to learn and gained interest in writing. It was not long that I started participating in writing competitions and alas! I was doing well. Winning writing competitions boosted my morale and I remained positive that I would make it in college. The self-confidence was high and prepared me for harder writing challenges to come.

The Challenges of Writing in College

According to Cameron, Nairn, and Higgins (2009) “They have not yet developed a more experienced writer's understanding of writing or ability to deal with the emotional pitfalls of writing” and can fill one with “feelings of dread and self-doubt” (271). When I first joined college the first classes involved learning how to write different papers and essays. The lecturer divided students into groups of five or six and asks as to write essays and share among the group members. After reading of teachers others’ essays, it was highly recommended that we leave a comment. My group comprised of good writers than I was and vehemently criticized my work. I got negative comments that demoralized and escalated the negative attitude towards writing. Many of the general comments revolved around poor grammar, poor sentence structure, and meaningless phrases. The teacher was the only encouragement as she emphasized on more practice and correction of the previous works. I did revise my papers thoroughly and the teacher noticed some improvements. I made a considerable improvement with subsequent essay challenges.

Overcoming Criticism and Building Confidence

My group members were shocked one day where I wrote an error-free essay. Despite their critical tendencies, they were all in praise. My confidence melted when the essay was ranked the best in the entire class. Previously, I was rather uncomfortable when sitting in the group but the new confidence allowed me to engage the critics. I realized that criticism was not going to be a hindrance to my quest to become the best writer.

The Second Writing Class

I made it through the first writing class that improved confidence when approaching the second. In the second class, the papers were not easy and were very challenging. The teacher was strict and required observation of the rubric. During the second class, I had the excitement feeling, curious and sometimes nervous after completion of a writing assignment. Surprisingly, the disappointments quickly altered the feelings. On checking my grades, I failed miserably on all the four papers we did that semester. To some extent, it was a big letdown of myself and my parents too who had faith in my recent performances. I had to do some quick as the final exam was first approaching. I revised the papers considering the teacher's comments and addressed all the issues raised. The revision put me at an added advantage towards the final stretch of the semester. I wrote the final paper confidently and I was not a wonder I attained a passing grade.

Conclusion

Writing can be problematic if one fails to consider simple instructions (Belmonte 1). The final paper was self-accomplishment because I was able to follow simple rules of writing and expressed professionalism. I was very proud of myself for writing something new and different from usual writing. I gained the confidence to tackle any other paper that might come my way. I can now expand my horizons and can tackle topics about people, fiction, and nonfiction as well as descriptive writing.

Work Cited

Belmonte, Dominic. Teaching from the Deep End: Succeeding with Today's Classroom Challenges. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Corwin Press, 2003. Print.

Cameron, J, K Nairn, and J Higgins. "Demystifying Academic Writing: Reflections on Emotions, Know-How and Academic Identity." Journal of Geography in Higher Education. 33.2 (2009): 269-284. Print.