Creative writing II summary

"I'm done for now. So one for now. Possibly forever, we had fun together. But like all good things, we must come to an end. Please show the same love to my friends. Dear summer," -Jay-Z

This creative writing II class has changed my perception on so many things. I never thought of myself as someone who wrote novels, or short stories. After going through the class, and the workshop process, I believe it has helped me as a writer and as a person.  I think I am a lot more open to listening, and constructive criticism.

I can admit, when I started this class, I had been really nervous about the idea of twelve people reading my work, and telling me what they loved and hated about it. So nervous, I called my Grandmother to complain. She responded with something that I carried with me the rest of the class, and the rest of my writing career. "What would be the difference in this workshop, and anything else you do in life? Anything that you write, or do, people will love and hate. The fact that you are doing this to better yourself is amazing, and a great opportunity."

And after my workshops, I realize that everyone has preferences, and things that they like. Acquired tastes, or things that masses can relate to, it doesn't matter as long as its a great story. I have read stories that I would have never read in my personal life, and I am very grateful for that experience.

I do believe that everything in life happens for a particular reason, and today I know that this class has given me attributes that will help me become the writer that my heart desires.

Will I continue blogging?

Blogging is something that I had not done before this class, but I will continue. One thing that I feel even more passionately about that writing is educating, evolving, and swapping ideas. Blogging will be a perfect outlet for me to do it all!

Will I send out my query letter? 

I am not 100% sure If I will be sending my query letter, mostly because my story isn't finished. I do know that if I do finish, that looking to be published, will be something I will try to do.

How hard was it to find a publisher?

It was very hard for me to find a publisher. I wanted to find a place where my work would be appreciated for what it is. I also had to keep in mind that a lot of people in my workshop didn't know what I was talking about in a lot of places, and I wanted to go some place where I can be understood, as well as the story being told.

Would I self-publish?

That is hard to say, I'm not sure. I think if I did decide to self-publish, I would like to have someone to help me along the way since I am new to everything. A mentor would be something that any new writer should have, especially If I wanted to come out with a new novel, self-published.

I am SO glad that I have had the chance to work with Ms. Fried in this class, and my previous creative writing I class. My poetry, and complete outlook on my writing has changed, and grown. I will forever be grateful for the insight she has given me this whole year.