Week One: Reflect on your experiences as a writer so far – in high school, in other college courses, at home, and in the workplace. What do you value in writing? How do you write differently, depending on your readers? Do you write for your own personal pleasure?

Writing has always been a hobby for me. From the time I was a child all the way up until my adult life, I often found myself writing short stories for fun. Writing is an outlet. It enables you to empty your mind of all of your thoughts and ideas and write them down on paper; while trying to make an attempt to persuade your audience. My experiences as a writer all tie in together. When I was in the 11th grade, I decided to sign up for creative writing courses. These courses were considered electives and I looked at them as an easy A. Creative writing taught me how to properly and effectively get my message across without error and in the appropriate context. My writing style depends on who my audience is. If I am trying to persuade someone, I am going to take a proposal or an argumentative approach. If I am telling a personal experience, I’m using a friendly approach. My writing style varies depending on the situation. If I am writing an essay, I’m going to try my best to write properly. If I’m texting, I’m going to use free formed words in a sense that I get my message across as quickly as possible. If I’m typing an email at work, I have to make sure that it is grammatically correct, and that my message is professional and clear. Overall, I love writing and learning about different ways to strengthen and perfect my