Introduction

When I entered English class this year, I wasn't sure what exactly I would be learning. I have been telling myself to become a writer, and yet I would struggle to even get the pencil on paper at times (most likely due to my lack of confidence). Now that the semester has ended, I am happy to report that not only did I learn a few thing but also what I need to accomplish in the long run.

I have learn to appreciate the power of the writing process. The invention stage of this process stood out to me the most. Before, I would keep the information within the confines of my mind and keep it there until it was time to put it all on paper. Now learning how to utilize methods such as brainstorming, free writing and looping, I can have a better overall picture on what I am trying to accomplish in my written works. In fact, these practices have lead to new discoveries of ideas and concepts I never thought of before.

Along with this revelation, I have learned of the importance of clarity when writing for an audience. When I had something to say and I tried to put it on paper, it never occurred to me that readers may not be able to understand my writing the way I saw it. Reading different essays and writing them myself though out the span of this class has made this lesson clear to me. This is an significant lesson that will take years to fully understand and learn.

Now that I have talked about what I have learned, it's time to go through my essays to see my progress as a writer.