Although I've recently discovered that I enjoy writing non-fiction, I still find it very difficult to write a memoir/personal essay. I have changed my draft completely from the first run-through. I love writing and "letting my creative energy flow," but for some reason, I'm having a very hard time with this draft assignment. My writing memory is meaningful to me, but I'm finding it very difficult to bring myself back to the seventh grade me in order to extend my draft.
To not be a "Debby Downer" anymore, I found last class very helpful; I realized that my first draft would be considered a healthy one, so I'm hoping my revisions will make things even better and I can power through to have an end result that I truly love.
See you all in class!
I have the same difficulties when writing my first memoir. I wanted to change my subject so many times, but I decided to stick to my original topic, because it was the most memorable. It's hard to go back in time and try to remember the exactly every word and every image.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I felt a little more relief after I found out my draft was a "healthy" draft.