My advice to people entering WSC would be to just follow your heart. Writing is a part of you. Everyone can write because it's just sharing your thoughts with others. It may be terrifying to some people and if you don't have an open mind and try to learn more about yourself then it could seem very difficult. The writing process teaches you about yourself because as you ask questions and answer them thoughtfully with extensive paragraphs, blogging, and your own visual images, you gain a better understanding of your opinions and the way your mind works.
There is not one correct way to write despite what many high school teachers may preach. Writing is an art form that allows expression and therefore everyone's writing is going to vary. This is perfectly normal and okay. It is most important to just give it your best and really give yourself some time to think about the topics that are discussed. The more you write, the more experience you will gain and your writing will grow stronger and stronger. Don't give up whatever you do. There are times where writing can be very trying, especially if you're not very interested in a topic that you're assigned but the interesting thing about writing is that even if you aren't fond of the assignment, you can still make it your own. If you're interested in your writing, it will show and the reader will enjoy it.
"Writing is a part of you. " That's a great quote. People are so concerned about writing to fill criterias and to meet expectations when teacher's are more looking for writers who write outside of the box. Can you think of some ways to change the writing and the style of it to make it more personal?
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