"Writing As Self Revelation"

The article Writing As Self Revelation was quite interesting in it's description of self narrative in a classroom setting should be handled. Specifically when it refers to whether or not group work or work as an individual would be best, as well as when it ponders how much control should be implemented in writing. It was interesting to think back on writing assignments I have completed in the past. After contemplating this for a moment I think, the creative writing specifically, the writing I did in grade school was a bit too structured. 

I think writing freely without structure is, in a way, more beneficial than writing for a prompt. Sure there are times when structure can be helpful and it is a great way for a young writer, but writing freely (in my own opinion) is what makes people fall in love with writing. It wasn't until I was in collegiate creative writing classes that I realized the passion I had for it. I think often about how much I would have enjoyed using writing throughout my childhood, but I wasn't really presented with the opportunity to develop a love for it. 

That is really what the title of the article is all about. Self revelation. "A surprising and previously unknown fact." According to Webster, this is the definition of revelation. This really makes the title, Writing as Self Finding. That plays exactly into my own view of why writing is so great!

"Goody two Shoes"

I read an article this week titled "Goody two Shoes." The piece focused on the passion behind writing (specifically not forcing it). One sentence in particular really struck a cord with me. It read "let writing teach us about life and life about writing."

You see, I personally write fairly often in regards to my personal life. I document experiences and travels regularly. Often it is simply a way to pass time, but in retrospect (after letting that sentence sit with me), I gain more out of my experiences having reflected on them. It's a tricky thing writing. At times it is used as a mode of self expression and more often the case, it is used as a mode of informing. The great thing is, is that when really dissecting why one writes, it all intertwines. If one is writing to others they're informing them. If one is writing in a form of self expression in a private setting, they're informing themselves.

Writing teaches us things that I don't think could be taught anywhere else. It's really inspiring when you think about it!