preview

My Strengths In The Creative Aspects Of My Writing

Decent Essays

My strengths in writing lie more in the creative aspects than in the grammatical aspects. When I am inspired I think I do fairly well with the creative parts of writing but I allow the rules to fall by the wayside. I strive to do better with my grammar because I know it is essential in order for my writing to be best understood but I still struggle. I have also struggled with dyslexia and the problems which come with that.
The rules of grammar can be frustrating to me, especially when there seem to be more exceptions to the rules than times when they apply. Some rules make more sense than others and seem obvious, while others are easy to forget once you get started writing something. Fortunately, grammar is something plenty of people struggle with and can be improved on.
The most difficult thing for me to overcome in past English courses has been my dyslexia. When I was younger it took me a long time to learn to read, it was very frustrating and upsetting. Over time, I worked hard and managed to keep up with my peers. However, I thought my struggles were an indication of a lack of smarts, and out of embarrassment I took great pains to conceal my troubles for most of my life. I wasn’t officially diagnosed with dyslexia until last year. …show more content…

When writing for myself, without worrying about judgment or a poorer grade for every mistake, I always loved writing. Without any pressure, when writing something that no one else was ever going to see, writing poetry has always been something I did for fun, despite having some struggles. Poetry is also easier for me to write, because it’s shorter and less complicated than writing a story might be. I also enjoy reading on my own, when I can take my time; I find that the story often outweighs the time and struggle necessary to read

Get Access