There are a few clarification and housekeeping items about myself and this blog.
My name is Maddie and I live in Michigan. I am a high school student at the time of this post, and overall, my high school experience has been a positive one. I compete in forensics, and I'm active in my high school theatre program.
Regarding the blog, I'm going to keep one thing constant. The name of the blog and the title of every post will be a song title. Music is a huge part of my life, and it always comes up in my writing, so I consider it important to note. In every post I will either explain the significance of the song, a link to it, or both. So enjoy :)
"Turn the Page" is a song by Matt Hires. He is not very well known, but he should be. He's a singer-songwriter from Florida. I've seen him in concert 3 times, and he is one of the nicest people I've ever met. He is very personable, and is more than willing to meet with fans and talk to them about his music. He even friended my friend and I on Facebook after the last time we saw him. His connection to his fans and the people that support him makes him unique. He is a regular person with a unique gift.
This particular song title jumped out at me because this blog is literally me turning over to a new phase in my life, one where I reflect on what I learn and see in the world, and how to make my writing better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4sS06MpVP0
"My name is..." speaks for itself. Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNPnbI1arSE
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Crossroads
We begin...
This is my first post for what will hopefully be a journey that will continue far beyond the constraints of what this was created for: a final project.
I have been researching tips and techniques on how to make my writing better. My focus was fiction. I started by reading On Writing by Stephen King, and that set me off on this path to make my writing more enjoyable for myself and others.
This blog will be used as a forum for sharing helpful tips, providing links, and sharing my work in which I will implement the things that I have learned. Along the way, there may be a smattering of my own personal flair, ideas, music, pictures, thoughts, etc. I'm hoping that this blog doesn't end with this project, but keeps progressing as I learn new things. I have no idea what types of things will come up on this blog, or who will find it and read it, but feel free to give the link to anyone who has ever struggled with writing. I want to connect with people who are having similar experiences.
Along those same lines, if you are reading this blog, please please PLEASE leave a comment. I would love to hear not only what you think of this project and blog, but constructive critiques on my writing or sharing tips of your own would be much appreciated. Communication is a two way street, and I want to hear what my audience has to say.
With that, we depart.
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