Journal 1

Do I consider myself a writer? Yes and no. The term writer holds different meanings depending on the person. To me, the term writer means one writes stories or articles for a living. People like Ernest Hemingway and Tolkien are writers. I'm a writer in the context that I've written papers and I will continue to write papers as my education progresses, but it's usually not by choice. The main reason for why I write is to get a grade and pass the class. Though that sounds bad, that's how a series of bad English teachers has shaped my outlook on writing. In this class I hope to achieve a better understanding of writing and how it can be done for a grade,but also somewhat enjoyable at the same time.