this night is not the kind of night that i really want right now,. i should be happier each day starting from now.. my birthday is fast approaching! in less than a month i'll be turning 18,.. but, why don;t i feel like celebrating it at all?? well,. i'm not in a good mood right now, i feel like crying anytime this night.. this day is too gloomy,.. *sigh*
i'm really about to cry right now.............:'c
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Writing Outside the Box
note to the readers:my professor said that i still need improvement on the development of my work. i'll try to edit this maybe some time, this weekend this is still in the process of editing... thanks!
Patricia V. Aquino
Ab Communication 2-1
Writing Outside the Box
Being a good writer doesn't mean that s/he should stick to the norms of writing. There are no rules and limitations. The only limitation that we have is within ourselves, for we are the ones who would decide on what we want others to read and what we want them to feel while reading our work. Like what Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj had said: “There are no rules for good writing. Those who break the "rules" successfully are the true artists. But: learn, practice and master the rules first. "You cannot transcend what you do not know.
Learning the Basics of writing is the initial step in improving the way we write because everything begins or starts from simple to complex. Through it, we can revise and make our style by adding a little of our own in our works. Those norms in writing can serve as our guide while we start to develop our own style and uniqueness in writing. Breaking the rules is what makes our compositions more appealing to the readers than those who are still stuck in the norms of writing. Of course, we also have to consider the types of readers that we want to attract, we should base our writing to the levels of thinking that our readers have. And by doing that, we also go back to the basics and norms of writing. Those rules apply on the types of compositions that we write, if we are into formal writing, then we should use the words that suits the composition. And by writing outside the box, we can add several things that will make our compositions unique but still suits the theme of our works.
Thinking outside the box means creativity. And creativity means bringing life into what we do. If writing is a way of expressing one's self, then by adding creativity into our compositions then, what we write is a mirror of what we are. By doing it, we can say that if we stick to the basics and by just following the rules in writing then, we are not being ourselves. And what we have written is not who we really are... It's lifeless... like writing something that is obviously limited and boxed. We are unable to convey and express our true messages through writing.
The effectiveness of our writing depends on our courage to write everything that we want without the doubts of failure and rejection like what Robert Mckee had said. For if doubts and fears overwhelm us, then the outcome might not be as satisfying as what we would want it to be.
“Write everyday, line by line. Page by page. Hour by hour. Do it despite of fear, for above all else, beyond imagination and skill. What the world asks of you is courage. Courage to risk rejection, ridicule and failure. As you follow the quest for stories told with meaning and beauty. Study thoughtfully, but write boldly. Then like the hero in the fable. Your dance will dazzle the world.” -Robert Mckee
Sticking to the norms of writing might make our works a bit too boring for the readers. Things change as time progress and so is the interest of people. The “fashion” in writing is not constant that's why we need to innovate styles and ideas in writing to go with the flow of time.
Writing beyond the norms and rules is not a crime and all it takes is a little creativity and and a little of courage and, it can be engough to produce a good composition. Part of writing is the goal of attracting people to read our works. One must not doubt on his/her capabilities to write because we are all born writers. We just have to make extra efforts to enhance our skills to be like one. We should trust our own skills because it will help us to be more creative in making compositions. It's not bad if we write outside the box because that is where we find our originality in writing. Through it, we can me make our own identity as a writer and where we can prove our own style of writing. Innovating new styles of approach in writing makes our works more interesting and appealing to the readers. But we should also remember that overdoing it is not ideal because it can also lose the essence of our works. The creativity that we put in in our works should be enough and not too much. The goal in writing is to attract readers and not to drive out readers because of the writers' over creativity. It's not always the creativity that counts, we should also consider the content of our works and not just focus on the way we present our compositions. We can also write outside the box by being simple. Entertaining the readers doesn't always mean that we should insert a lot flowery words to make our compositions beautiful and eye-catching. The usage of uncommon words are sometimes misleading and can also be misinterpreted by the readers. We should also remember that the simplicity of the composition is not the lack of the writer's capability of being a good writer. Writing outside the box and being simple can also be a good way to make the readers appreciate our works.
Good writers possess the ability to take risks and make their works unique and appealing. They don't have rules that they follow and try to innovate ways or write outside the box to make their works worth reading for. But aside from it, they also consider the type of composition that they are working on. They don't just write and disregard the way their work should be presented according to the types and themes of their works. They are also creative and are able to touch their readers through their writing. They make it simple yet, it's also subtantial.
Time is not constant and so is writing. Writing should not always be in their basic forms. And as time progress, we should also inculcate new styles and ideas to suit the trend of our generation. The basics serve as a guide while our creativity works for our style.
References:
1)17 writing secrets, Steven Goldsberry, February 2008, http://www.writersdigest.com/article?p_ArticleId=5387
2)Good Reads, http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/list/1154150
Patricia V. Aquino
Ab Communication 2-1
Writing Outside the Box
Being a good writer doesn't mean that s/he should stick to the norms of writing. There are no rules and limitations. The only limitation that we have is within ourselves, for we are the ones who would decide on what we want others to read and what we want them to feel while reading our work. Like what Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj had said: “There are no rules for good writing. Those who break the "rules" successfully are the true artists. But: learn, practice and master the rules first. "You cannot transcend what you do not know.
Learning the Basics of writing is the initial step in improving the way we write because everything begins or starts from simple to complex. Through it, we can revise and make our style by adding a little of our own in our works. Those norms in writing can serve as our guide while we start to develop our own style and uniqueness in writing. Breaking the rules is what makes our compositions more appealing to the readers than those who are still stuck in the norms of writing. Of course, we also have to consider the types of readers that we want to attract, we should base our writing to the levels of thinking that our readers have. And by doing that, we also go back to the basics and norms of writing. Those rules apply on the types of compositions that we write, if we are into formal writing, then we should use the words that suits the composition. And by writing outside the box, we can add several things that will make our compositions unique but still suits the theme of our works.
Thinking outside the box means creativity. And creativity means bringing life into what we do. If writing is a way of expressing one's self, then by adding creativity into our compositions then, what we write is a mirror of what we are. By doing it, we can say that if we stick to the basics and by just following the rules in writing then, we are not being ourselves. And what we have written is not who we really are... It's lifeless... like writing something that is obviously limited and boxed. We are unable to convey and express our true messages through writing.
The effectiveness of our writing depends on our courage to write everything that we want without the doubts of failure and rejection like what Robert Mckee had said. For if doubts and fears overwhelm us, then the outcome might not be as satisfying as what we would want it to be.
“Write everyday, line by line. Page by page. Hour by hour. Do it despite of fear, for above all else, beyond imagination and skill. What the world asks of you is courage. Courage to risk rejection, ridicule and failure. As you follow the quest for stories told with meaning and beauty. Study thoughtfully, but write boldly. Then like the hero in the fable. Your dance will dazzle the world.” -Robert Mckee
Sticking to the norms of writing might make our works a bit too boring for the readers. Things change as time progress and so is the interest of people. The “fashion” in writing is not constant that's why we need to innovate styles and ideas in writing to go with the flow of time.
Writing beyond the norms and rules is not a crime and all it takes is a little creativity and and a little of courage and, it can be engough to produce a good composition. Part of writing is the goal of attracting people to read our works. One must not doubt on his/her capabilities to write because we are all born writers. We just have to make extra efforts to enhance our skills to be like one. We should trust our own skills because it will help us to be more creative in making compositions. It's not bad if we write outside the box because that is where we find our originality in writing. Through it, we can me make our own identity as a writer and where we can prove our own style of writing. Innovating new styles of approach in writing makes our works more interesting and appealing to the readers. But we should also remember that overdoing it is not ideal because it can also lose the essence of our works. The creativity that we put in in our works should be enough and not too much. The goal in writing is to attract readers and not to drive out readers because of the writers' over creativity. It's not always the creativity that counts, we should also consider the content of our works and not just focus on the way we present our compositions. We can also write outside the box by being simple. Entertaining the readers doesn't always mean that we should insert a lot flowery words to make our compositions beautiful and eye-catching. The usage of uncommon words are sometimes misleading and can also be misinterpreted by the readers. We should also remember that the simplicity of the composition is not the lack of the writer's capability of being a good writer. Writing outside the box and being simple can also be a good way to make the readers appreciate our works.
Good writers possess the ability to take risks and make their works unique and appealing. They don't have rules that they follow and try to innovate ways or write outside the box to make their works worth reading for. But aside from it, they also consider the type of composition that they are working on. They don't just write and disregard the way their work should be presented according to the types and themes of their works. They are also creative and are able to touch their readers through their writing. They make it simple yet, it's also subtantial.
Time is not constant and so is writing. Writing should not always be in their basic forms. And as time progress, we should also inculcate new styles and ideas to suit the trend of our generation. The basics serve as a guide while our creativity works for our style.
References:
1)17 writing secrets, Steven Goldsberry, February 2008, http://www.writersdigest.com/article?p_ArticleId=5387
2)Good Reads, http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/list/1154150
...and now im motivated!
writing is something that i often do,..
poems, songs, and blog..
at first, it never really came into my mind that i want to be a good writer..
i just want to write and that's it.
For me, it's just a way of releasing my inner thoughts by putting it into words... words that i find it hard to say and express verbally..
but things changed since i entered college.. it made me realize that i don't just want to write for my own sake.. i want people to read my works and touch their hearts as much as i can... before, i only write for myself,.. because i'm afraid that people might read my works and say bad feedbacks about it.. i'm afraid.. afraid of rejection and failure.. and i agree with my professor,.. we are all afraid of rejection and failure,.. what makes it differ to every person is that they try to conquer it.. And by this time,. i'll try to get out of my comfort zone,.. i'll try to write as often as i can to help me improve my writing skill.. it might not be easy,. but i want to be better than this,. i may not be like the best.. but i'll try my best^^,
poems, songs, and blog..
at first, it never really came into my mind that i want to be a good writer..
i just want to write and that's it.
For me, it's just a way of releasing my inner thoughts by putting it into words... words that i find it hard to say and express verbally..
but things changed since i entered college.. it made me realize that i don't just want to write for my own sake.. i want people to read my works and touch their hearts as much as i can... before, i only write for myself,.. because i'm afraid that people might read my works and say bad feedbacks about it.. i'm afraid.. afraid of rejection and failure.. and i agree with my professor,.. we are all afraid of rejection and failure,.. what makes it differ to every person is that they try to conquer it.. And by this time,. i'll try to get out of my comfort zone,.. i'll try to write as often as i can to help me improve my writing skill.. it might not be easy,. but i want to be better than this,. i may not be like the best.. but i'll try my best^^,
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
my not so 1st post^^,
I've been trying to make a blog account on this site for so long but it seems that everytime that i try to make an account in this site, i always fail to remember my e-mail address and password! *sigh*
This is not really my first time blogging. I already have a blog account on friendster for about 3 years(approximately) but i guess not all friendster users are fond of reading blogs. So i decided to go to a better site for blogging.
oh by the way,.. if you want, you can click on this link to visit my previous blog account..
uhm,.. this will be it for now,.. i still have a lot of homeworks to finish.
'til next time^^,
This is not really my first time blogging. I already have a blog account on friendster for about 3 years(approximately) but i guess not all friendster users are fond of reading blogs. So i decided to go to a better site for blogging.
oh by the way,.. if you want, you can click on this link to visit my previous blog account..
uhm,.. this will be it for now,.. i still have a lot of homeworks to finish.
'til next time^^,
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