My first writing work shop

One thing I've come to realize with reading and since I've been in my creative writing classes is that, you will not fully understand a story if you don't first understand the character. With that being said, I wanted to give you a brief description of myself before I tell you about my first writing work shop experience.

Since I came to the age of the ability to retain and comprehend, I've been a fan of reading, writing, and music. As a small child, reading EOG scores always surpassed the average. Then one day, my mom bought me "Falling up" by Shel Silverstein. That book introduced me to poetry and I instantly fell in love. Throughout my public schooling I dibbled in all creative expressions. Involving myself in the art guild, theater clubs, but writing stayed dear to my heart.

After school I would write in my journal for hours about some boy, girl, how much my parents made me sick , and the things I thought had been a big deal. By my senior year I had wrote a short story that had been in the hands of most of the senior and junior class, needless to say my head was HUGE.

Now fast forward a few years, and I'm doing open mics's at hookah and coffee shops. Enjoying good vibes, and older creative minds. It was a creative writing high for me, that was  needed during a time where I felt like I didn't have anything or anyone else.

Then one day I'm sitting in a public speaking class and my teacher literally marks all over my paper in RED pen. Needless to say, I was completely infuriated and I felt disrespected. In the words of the great mind Erykah Badu (look her up if you don't know who she is, I love her!!) "Now keep in mind that I'm an artist, and I'm sensitive about my shit."

Now I'm in creative writing two and not only do I have to scribble on my classmates work, I will have to sit and listen to everyone tell me what's wrong with my work. Truthfully speaking its terrifying.

During the workshop, I feel that it was a lot of positive energy. Everyone was pleasant, attentive, verbal, and took the time to be analytical of the story regardless of if they had been interested in the genre personally or not. I do believe that being involved in these workshops will help me become a better writer.

My biggest issue will be getting past my feeling and sensitivities with my work along with my classmates.