Navigating My Creative Journey: Goals, Inspirations, and Self-Discovery in Writing
In "The Decision" by Hayden Aldredge, I explore my passions and aspirations in writing. From pondering what I truly want—be it creative writing, history, or building something amazing—I lay out my goals: to write and learn something valuable. I reflect on writing techniques and self-improvement inspired by authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald. Through challenges and inspirations, I embrace my identity as a writer, grateful for the support of family, friends, and mentors. Join me on this journey of self-awareness and creative expression.
Navigating My Creative Journey: Goals, Inspirations, and Self-Discovery in Writing
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APPLICATION By Hayden Aldredge
The Decision • What do I want to do? • Something Awesome… • Blowing stuff up? • Building something awesome? • History? • Creative Writing?
Goals • Actually write something! • Write something awesome! • Learn something!
Goals 2 (Post-Foard) • Actually write something • Write something awesome • Learn something Picky Writing Rule 18: Only use exclamations when you are exclaiming something. If you feel the need to put one end at the end of a regular sentence in order to make your words more exciting, you should simply rewrite the sentence. As noted author F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “Using an exclamation mark is like laughing at your own joke.”
Summer • Vignettes on the beach • The Wire
School • Actually writing…
Goals 3 • Get something done • Do something good • Learn something • Beat Henry Lee
Process • Editing
Results • A product shaped by the process • I am a writer • Self awareness • A product I could be proud of
Challenges • Deciding what to do • Am I a writer? • Will it be good? • Time Management…
Future • Writing? • Self awareness
Thanks • Mark Foard • Dale Scott • Parents • Sisters • Friends • Noah, Christian, Matt, and Max • Julia, Tina, and Suna • The Ross School
