I think something we did in class that I really enjoyed was the first formal assignment. I really liked that we had options, and that one of them was a fan-fiction piece. I’m a creative writer, so it was cool getting to do it. I felt like I could show my writing skills to the best of my ability. It was difficult at first, I haven’t written in since high school and the assignment had to be based off something already written. I’ve never written fan fiction before, so it was a new form for me. But I ended up having fun with it.
I wrote my piece based on “The Redeployment,” which was interesting to write on. I’ve never written anything with content regarding or containing anything militaristic. I have no knowledge of what the experience of being a vet or what it’s like being back home. I was nervous about re-writing the ending because I wanted to stay true to the themes of the story and have it still realistic. I decided that I wanted to do something dark, as that sort of thing is what appeals to me as a reader and writer. I wasn’t sure what the plot was going to be as I started to write, but eventually ended up having him commit suicide at the end. I was hesitant to post the piece at first. I don’t tend to share my creative work that much if I can help it, especially about a serious topic like suicide. Writing the fan-fiction piece also helped remember my passion for writing. I know that looking at my site you probably wouldn’t know this, but I love writing. Growing up as a shy kid, I had a lot of difficulty expressing myself. That’s why my interests gravitated towards the arts, including musical theater, singing, and writing. Like I said earlier, I haven’t written since high school, which was almost two years ago. I wanted to continue to write, but could never could the drive and motivation to do it once I didn’t have to do it for a grade. So, getting to do this assignment allowed me to re-ignite my passion for writing, and hopefully I’ll continue to work on my writing skills and improve. I was drained after writing this assignment, both emotionally and mentally. I’ve struggled with mental health issues for a good portion of my life, including depression and anxiety. But it also felt good completing the assignment. I know what it’s like to struggle, to be in a dark place and not know if I’ll reach the other side. I still have dark periods sometimes, I still struggle. I felt like I could connect with Price and what he’s feeling, even though I’ve never been in the military. I know suicide is a serious and depressing topic; I could have done a more hopeful approach. But I just felt like suicide was the right option in the end. It’s areal problem for vets who’ve come home from war.
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Who did you work with to compose your research paper? Was this a good approach?
I didn’t work on it with anyone else, sort of wished I had. What rhetorical mode and genre are you using? The rhetorical mode would be argumentation. When did you write this project? Good approach? I think I wrote the entire thing the day it was due, and that was probably a terrible idea. Where did you write this project? Good approach? I wrote some of it at Delaware County Community College and some at home. I think it was a good approach. Why did you choose to write about your chosen topic? Good choice? I’m not sure, I guessed it just piqued my interest. I don’t think there was a good choice, my paper was going to be shit regardless of what I chose. How did it feel to write this argument ("during, after, and since")? Do you have any "if only" moments that can help you revise the draft? I spent the entire time wanting to stab myself in the face, I hate research papers with a fiery passion. How will you revise your argument? Not sure if I will, if I have the time I might. Depends on if I get everything else that I need to done. Who did you work with to compose your life-choice memoir? Was this a good approach?
I did not write a life-choice memoir, I wrote a fan-fiction piece. I worked on it by myself. I think it was a good approach, since it was a creative writing piece. What rhetorical mode and genre are you using? Since I wrote a fan-fiction piece, I think the rhetorical mode is narration? When did you write this project? Good approach? I wrote the entire thing the day it was due. Probably not a good idea, I did get it done but it was very stressful writing it. Where did you write this project? Good approach? I wrote some of it at Delaware County Community College, and some of it at home. I think that it was a good approach. Why did you choose to write about your chosen topic? Good choice? I enjoy creative writing, so I thought that doing the fan-fiction piece would be a good idea. How did it feel to write this narrative ("during, after, and since")? Do you have any "if only" moments that can help you revise the draft? It was difficult, but writing is. It got easier once I got going, and I felt okay about it once I was done. How will you revise your paper? Not sure that I will, if I have time I might. Who did you work with to compose your life-choice memoir? Was this a good approach? I did not write a life-choice memoir, I wrote a fan-fiction piece. I worked on it by myself. I think it was a good approach, since it was a creative writing piece. What rhetorical mode and genre are you using? Since I wrote a fan-fiction piece, I think the rhetorical mode is narration? When did you write this project? Good approach? I wrote the entire thing the day it was due. Probably not a good idea, I did get it done but it was very stressful writing it. Where did you write this project? Good approach? I wrote some of it at Delaware County Community College, and some of it at home. I think that it was a good approach. Why did you choose to write about your chosen topic? Good choice? I enjoy creative writing, so I thought that doing the fan-fiction piece would be a good idea. How did it feel to write this narrative ("during, after, and since")? Do you have any "if only" moments that can help you revise the draft? It was difficult, but writing is. It got easier once I got going, and I felt okay about it once I was done. How will you revise your paper? Not sure that I will, if I have time I might. |
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