Me As A Writer

Every writer is different. Whether it be punctuation, organizing paragraphs, or developing on main points in their paper, everyone has problems with their writing. Even though I am a sufficient writer, there are areas in which I strive and struggle; with that being said, these areas have allowed me to set some goal for myself as a writer. Being able to correctly convey my intentions or ideas is vital when entering my career field. Nobody wants to read a boring story or article that seems to go-on for eternity. A hook is extremely important. Coming from my days as a journalist for the student newspaper at Licking Valley High School, writing an interesting hook was one of the top priorities. Trying to relate to the audience you are writing for can be difficult; therefore, finding an opening line that relates to a wide audience is key. Mr. Comeras, my journalism teacher, pushed me to use an open mind when writing a hook; while
Sometimes I get into such a fast-writing flow that I either forget to put commas in, or put them in spaces that I do not need them. Other times, I will be too critical of my writing, nit-picking at my writing to the point that I add extra punctuation. Both of these reasons contribute to my problem. One of the most eye-opening experiences from my college experience was the use of transitions in my writing. Surprisingly, my high school teachers never had even mentioned transitions to my classes. Getting more accustomed to using transitions has been tedious, but using them has taken my writing up-a-notch. My favorite types of essays to write have always been more informative pieces; however, writing informative essays about myself and my life has always been difficult for me. For some odd reason, I have always hated writing and talking about myself or my life. Though I understand that it is vital to be comfortable writing about my life, it has been an unexpected