Friday, February 1, 2008

reading to a writer-creative writing

Why is reading so crucial for a writer? Whenever I've heard writers speak--be it playwrights, novelists, or poets--they talk about the importance of reading. In Pat Conroy's memoir My Losing Season, in fact, he goes into great depth about the books he was devouring at that point in his life and what they meant to him.

So, talk about the role of reading to the writer and why it is important. If you disagree, then explain why you think OTHERS think it is important. Write at least 100 words.

2. What is something you see in your world that concerns you? This could be something among your peer group, something you see in America, or something you see in the world. What is your interpretation of this topic, and why do you feel that way? Write at least 75 words about it.

3. What is one piece of art (painting, movie, book, song, whatever) that has greatly inspired you? What is that piece and what about it has inspired you? Explain in detail. Write at least 100 words.

1)Reading is a crucial thing from a writer to posses because without reading how could you know how things you write sound or flow. reading helps to see the styles of other authors and then you learn how to create a style of your own. When you know how to read the writing comes natuarlay when you have lots of ideas from pieces of literature youve read. Reading books makes you more well rounded and more educated. You could also read books that help you to write. Books like the Hacker Manual make writing a lot easier and better.

2)Im concerned about gas prices. Gas prices are very high and no one likes it. Especialy when you are not making a lot of money such as a young high school student working as nanny. Its hard to have enough money for the all of the things you want to do. Especaily during dance times like sweethearts when most of your money is going towards that. They should figure out how to make gas cheaper.

3 comments:

Annie said...

Kara- you make a good point! I never even thought to mention books like the Hacker Manual that help writers develop their skills!
Annie

j.Irv said...

I agree with you about writers being influenced by books they have read. I never personnaly read the Hacker mannual but my teachers always talked about how helpful it is when writing. I also worry about gas prices. I think we need to find a more reliable and environmentally friendly source of fuel. Electric cars are great because they don't cost alot to restore the battery but they are very expensive when you first buy them. I also find that hydrogen fuel would be another great resource for cars to run on. I just feel that it is hard to make a car that can run on these resources that is inxpensive to make.

Tashi D said...

i agree that reading from others help you a great deal when writing. and yes, gas prices are going up and i don't really like it.