Success is in the Attempt
I may not know exactly what I'm going to be when I grow up but I have embarked on a path of self-discovery and I have discovered that I am a writer.
I am a writer! It took a long time for me to admit that writing was more than a hobby, it was a passion. Writing is what I was meant to do. I was so afraid that my desire to make writing into a career was a frivolous, unrealistic fantasy. I never took any risks to make it happen.
When I started thinking about college and a career I filled my journal with ideas and desires. And as I wrote I imagined a lifestyle with the flexibility to work at home, getting paid to do a job that I loved. But through all of my writing, I was always grasping to figure out what it was that I would be doing at home. I never realized the answer was right in front of me - I would write.
Writing in my journal nourished my spirit and made me feel alive. In my journal I shared my deepest desires, shared thoughts I'd been keeping inside and got lost in the rhythm of my words. And as I began to write, stories emerged. Ideas came to life for more stories and articles and essays. I felt whole.
I wanted the feeling of wholeness to continue forever. To do that, I had to take an enormous leap of faith and share my work with others. I began searching for avenues to submit my work, the entire time worrying that I wasn't good enough.
I was fortunate to receive support and encouragement from editors who read my work. After submitting several pieces of writing to different websites, I received some very wonderful news. My work would be published. To date my work has been published on several websites. I have a short story appearing in an upcoming edition of BeRealMag.com, and I continue to submit stories and queries for publication. Recently, when an editor approached me to write a piece for her website, I knew I had succeeded - I am a writer!
I believe that writing is my life's work and I'm actively seeking ways to make a living writing.
I don't know if you heard but last week Ramona Africa spoke at Penn State University. She discussed the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a so-called political prisoner. If you're from Philadelphia you're probably familiar with these individuals. Africa was a member of the MOVE organization in Philadelphia, which is against all forms of government, and technology. Abu-Jamal was a radio journalist, a member of the Black Panther Party and of MOVE. He is a convicted cop killer and currently sits on death row.
At first, it wasn’t easy to write and appreciate my writing, because I used to compare my writing to professional writing, and the first thing that came to my mind was that my writing was horrible. Later on I started to view writing in a different perspective. This was when I realized that not everyone writes about the same thing, and that every writer has their own ideas and way of writing.
...y, but Glaspell told their personalities through the voices of other characters. Integrating the male chauvinism delicately in various scenes and actions of the play, Glaspell showed the then existing male dominance, and challenged the readers and viewers to question who is actually guilty of the murder, Minnie Foster or the male dominant society! Glaspell also indicated that by tampering with evidence, the female characters not only concluded Minnie is not guilty of the crime, but also psychologically triumphed over their male counterparts.
Many do not clearly understand how serious alcohol abuse really is. According to CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention), “Excessive alcohol use is responsible for approximately 88,000 deaths in the United States each year”. In addition to that, the NIH (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) claims that alcohol is a risk factor for cancers like liver, breast, mouth, esophagus, and many more. According to Steven Reinbersg’s article titled as “Third of Americans Have Alcohol Problems at Some Point”, more than “30 percent of Americans say they have had problems with alcohol”, proven by studies. Numerous Americans take advantage of alcohol frequently, but do not realize what kind of side affects it can bring for themselves. Though, alcoholism is often brought to awareness, one may feel like they are not educated enough about it.
I have chosen to apply for the Patricia Cornwell Creative Writing Scholarship because I love to write, because I am good at what I do, and because I want to share what I love with as many people as I can. I believe this scholarship will give me the chance to pursue what I love alongside my education in a community that will push me to grow and explore my writing abilities both creatively and academically. To me, there could be no higher honor than this opportunity to learn about something I hold so dearly. Although the challenge to always make time and space for writing in my life is a great one, I am deeply grateful to accept it
Figuring out what you want to do with your life is a complex challenge. Until recently, I was completely unsure of what I want to do with my life academically and professionally. I would stumble across a field that would seem intriguing for a moment, then I’d become uninterested. It seemed I hadn’t found my niche. For awhile, I never really connected my desire to communicate with others with potential fields. Once I made the connection, I knew immediately that I wanted to pursue writing. I have always had a huge urge to communicate with others, rather it be expressing my own thoughts and ideas or simply communicating about a specific subject. I am also a very creative and perceptive person, which I feel will assist me even
I enjoy writing quite a lot, especially when it's something I can personally take a true pride in.
When I think of writing I really like it.Why I like this is because I feel if you get a specific topic and you have to write off that you have so much wiggle room to make it your own and put your own twist on it.The best thing I have most likely ever written would be when I wrote about Metropolitan University in Denver about their building with all of the art and how it impacted on me and also how the art made me feel.(I got chosen to share mine in front of everyone).I always have something I don't want to write about every single year but even though I don't want to, but I always get through it and try my best
Everyone has to write at some point. Whether it’s writing a paper or assignment for class, creating an email, making a grocery list, even when everyone texts their best friends. And there is a certain sense of peace that comes over some when they write. I believe that the more you write each day, the more peaceful and experienced you become. This point may not come natural at first, but with time, it’ll become something as natural as breathing, my life is an example.
Excessive alcohol was the cause of an average of 88,000 deaths per year in the United States between 2006 and 2010 (“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”). Excessive alcohol cost the economy $249 billion in 2010 and is the cause of death to 1 in 10 working-age adults (“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”). These are worrisome facts that should make anyone reconsider picking up another bottle or taking another shot. Alcohol isn’t inherently bad but in excess, like many things, can lead to terrible consequences. Alcohol has a long history with mankind, is part of many facets of our lives and can be enjoyed and appreciated with moderation but it can tear apart lives and is responsible for many tragedies.
Success is within the mind of the individual. A large portion of ones life is spent working to become successful. People are told throughout childhood to work hard so they can grow up and make lots of money. But success takes many different forms. Different people have different interpretations of what success means to them. For some, success is measured by social status and wealth; for others success is determined only by the amount of happiness one feels.
Writing can be a very personal form of communication. I believe writing is a very interesting and enjoyable skill to have for the future. When I think of my relationship with writing, I realize that I enjoy writing, but I have a hard time being thoughtful/deep in my topics and writing based on experiences I have had. However, being able to be a stronger and more confident writer is something I am interested in.
Fiction writing is what a majority of my writing is and there have been several authors that have inspired me. One of those authors I discovered in middle school, Rick Riordan, author of
The true definition of success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. Although, many people have different perceptions of success. Success is judged by the individuals themselves. Success can be defined in many ways including: wealth, happiness, fame, etc. Success can be anything from material goods to concepts. It all depends on your concept and how you achieve your goals. You have to have persistence within yourself. Varying on your profession, you will need a certain skill level. Your definition of success can be suitable best for you, but not for others. It is about truly not giving up, reaching your full potential, and self-fulfillment.
I enjoy writing very much. My writing topics and style tend to match my eclecticity, though I enjoy the role of an essayist-poet most of all. I have written many instructional articles, though I have lately stayed away from them due to my over-exercise of that area of writing. I enjoy poetry, and while few poets ever put bread on the table and write substantial amounts of poetry, I am not motivated by anything primarily for money and find poetry an expressive way to communicate things that prose is unable to.