Describe:

a) the types of stories you most enjoy — to read and to write

The stories I tend to gravitate towards are realistic and science fiction. Nonfiction stories never really have fully grasped my interest, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve recognized the impact nonfiction has on the world; because of this, I have been meaning to read more nonfiction. I usually write creative nonfiction. While in my Brendan Todt class, I used a largely first person perspective to make the reader feel like they were walking the day in my shoes. Creative nonfiction feels like a safe space for rambling and venting, especially when it is done as a means of expressing myself.

b) what do you want to accomplish this semester?

I hope to feel more confident in my both my writing and creative writing skills. I know that my creative writing tends to lean heavily towards my personal experiences, whether they be positive or negative. With this class, I am hoping to push myself to integrate outside information more smoothly.