Theatre critique and analysis

English Literature/Creative Writing

English Literature - Creative Writing Assignment - Writing Advice

The first year of college; a flurry of overwhelming and unfamiliar responsibilities coupled with the first true experiences of higher education and self-exploration. There is much to say in the way of providing advice for soon-to-be college freshmen, but perhaps a summary into specific categories can help to distinguish best - the absolutely imperative necessities of writing. Grammar and punctuation are, of course the foundations for a good beginning, but there exists a parallel of importance with the ability to capture ones own self-expressive viewpoints; as the college years are typically a standard time to bloom the prose for the individuality and self-discovery not only as a student, but also as a prominently capable societal figure.

The college years, whether they stretch out to a mere two years or on into graduate school with lengths as long as 12 years, are suggestively opportunistic in the wake of the prime of one's mid-adulthood. We often hear that college is a time of experimentation, and though that is true, it is unfortunate that the majority of understanding or consideration for that fact imply these 'experimentation' tendencies are most generally categorized in the arenas of sexuality, drug-use or other taboo recreations. The truth however, is much more the elaborative extent of such behavioral examples. These are the times for experimenting with preferred approaches into deeper understanding, intense moral-fiber development, conducive building toward the areas of greater interest, political sovereignty commitment building, and overall; the perfect opportunity to discover the inner workings of societies and cultural frameworks. In all of this, the capacity to convey yourself and the true beliefs that are instilled in your being but suppressed by the lack of opportunity to be expressed; is quintessential to the deployment of a developed writing style.

The written word is our release point for expression. They depict our premonitions and provide us with an outlet for our individuality. The written word is the most ancient and subtly available means for recording our history, progress and purpose as human beings. With the written word, we are able to assure ourselves that the children's children will know our intentions and beliefs. If it were not for the written word, we as a people would have never evolved past the nomadic principles of Neanderthals. We would have no organization, governing or principle for adherence to grace or dignity. It is for these reasons that I emphasize with the most profound stance of conviction that you - the future scholars of our universities and absorbent minds of our educational institutions - your attention to the words you write and the exertion you put forth in writing them will be the utter defining source of your accomplishments.