I recall my first genuine exploratory writing class. That is to say, everybody in my town (essentially individuals that went to secondary school with me) realizes that I compose, click here for more info Take a paper test from our information base and separate it into a few sections to perceive how a creator starts and continues with a solitary thought by offering reflection that clarifies an encounter.
@ The Human Slayer Thanks, it did go really well on the first day!
@ gatesguardian. Yeah, I think I might enjoy this class too after going to the first day. It was really interesting and the professor was super chill.
@ Lady Nikki Nightmare You're totally right and thanks so much for the pep talk. I really enjoyed my first day in the class and it was just nice and relaxed and he made the environment totally comfortable. I honestly can't wait to go back!
@ The Real Mitt Romney You're such a sweetie. And there's no need to apologize. Honestly, I get the same way when other people mention this. I totally get fired up and am just like, "FUCK 'EM IF THEY DON'T LIKE IT" but yeah... when it's about me, that's when I get super negative. Thanks for the pep talk, it really cheered me up! Like I said, the class is super awesome and I'm really excited for it. Most of the people in it are actually newbie writers, some of them just taking it for the credit and such, but yeah. I'm looking forward to it.
Hey, don't be like that. If you only write romance because that's what you like, and you've never been in a relationship, who cares? If someone has the balls to make fun of you/think that's weird they need to check themselves, because if they're writing about a serial killer or some out there plotline, chances are they're never killed anyone or been to the Vatican City where they assassinated the pope and blew up Russia. You're taking a creative writing class so they better not say or think shit about what you write, because in the end writing is just a way to carry us off to imaginary lands and express ourselves. Don't be embarrassed at all. Writing is a passion of yours (maybe even a small passion, I'm going to assume since you are on Mibba ) Don't be afraid to share it. You wrote it and it made you happy, that's all that should matter~ I wasn't trying to be bitchy, I just got a little /sassy/ over the thought of someone judging you for writing romance
I remember my first real creative writing class. I mean, everyone in my town (at least the people that went to high school with me) know that I write. They don't necessarily know that I write original fiction mostly, they definitely don't know I do some fan fiction on occasion, but still it's scary when you have to read your work for people in a setting like that, especially the first time. But I took my class with this amazing professor in college and it turned out to be the best decision I ever made in my life. My writing got better, and I got over some of my 'stage fright' if you will. I actually joined a writer's group because of it .
My point is don't be embarrassed because you have to start writing somewhere, and it's okay to be nervous or scared about sharing because probably everyone in the class will be just as emotional as you. :) Good luck; I think you do great!
It's okay to be embarrassed. Most of my friends think it's nerdy and "weird" to write fan-fction. I just don't care whatg people think anymore. I write what I like because I love it and sometimes I think it's easier to write about people that I "know" (like that I know a lot about, not in real life) rather than creating people from scratch. I took creative writing a few years back in college and it was definitely different. But I enjoyed it.
When I finally get the money, I will take a creative writing class in college. I would shit my pants too because of my writes block. I hope it goes well for you!