Personal Challenges and Transformation as a Writer

Anais Nin, a Cuban author, once said, “We write to taste life twice, in the moment

and in retrospection”. Writing is like photography. It has a thousand different meanings

and will always be there for times of reminiscing. It has been an important part of my life

by enabling me to convey my inner thoughts that cannot easily be spoken. It serves as

proof of my greatest memories, but also moments of despair. However, there were

several obstacles and hurdles that had prevented me from writing to my desirability.

Despite that, the journey that I have encountered through writing has led me to

overcome challenges and has transformed me into a more skillful writer.

During the stages of writing, the most difficult part for me is the beginning. I put

too much focus and thought into the introduction or how the paper will start off.

Sometimes there are a million of jumbled thoughts racing through my head, and at other

times, my mind is wiped clean. I usually experience the infamous writer’s block, which

causes me to sit for hours staring at a blank page. I think what causes this problem for

me is the fact that I am unorganized and do not plan out what I need to write. I try to do

too many things at once, which leads me to the accomplishment of nothing. I did not

use to make outlines for my paper because I felt that it restricted me from what I could

and could not write. I do not like restrictions because I enjoy writing freely and

expressing my personality through writing. I feel like writing freely is the most effective

type of writing because you are not limited to convey what you truly want to express.

In “free writing,” there are no guidelines or requirements that need to be followed, and

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...lways write irresponsibly, in a sense that there was no direction. I never committed to

my writings because I lacked guidance on how to began. Nonetheless, after the writing

course, I have learned to direct my writings by using outlines and brainstorming my

ideas. This has notably enriched my writing, and the infamous writer’s block does not

impact me as much anymore. I am no longer fearful because this writing course has

stimulated my interests in wanting to become a better writer.

In essence, writing is an important aspect of my life that has matured with time

and experience. Although there have been barriers that I have faced throughout my

writing career, it has helped me thrive to improving each day. Through my writing

journey, I have benefited from my difficulties, and have learned that there is a writer

ready to be awaken within all of us.