A student sits and stares at a computer screen for hours trying to punch out a few pages for a paper on some really old dead guy. Finally bored to death, she shuts off the computer, climb into bed, and grabs her journal. Sudden thoughts permeate her mind, her hand barely fast enough to get everything on paper. She scribbles until her hand cramps and she can do no more, only to notice five plus pages of her journal filled to the brim with figments of her imagination. She writes about the dreams sheUs been having, an analysis of her favorite TV show, a punching bag of sorts for her frustrations or a peaceful little poem sheUs been knitting in her head.
Creative writing is a form of self-expression.
It provides a way for people to release their thoughts and search the depths of their imagination. As far as education goes, creative writing plays an important role in the English department. Taught by Mr. Pat Powers and taken by both juniors and seniors, the class is a refreshing elective for those juniors and seniors enrolled. The class consists of about 15 students, including junior Stevie Mumm. I like the class because he really gives us freedom to write about what we want.