I am not very creative or imaginative when it comes to writing. Writing is actually at the bottom of things that I enjoy doing. Free hand writing just to put words on paper and express my thoughts at that moment is something I seem to enjoy doing much more. I find that I write better when it has to do with challenges and people who have affected me in my life in some way or form. Typically, my responses to those sort of topics are more genuine then having that not interested tone in my paper.
Like I am being forced to write it against my will. Last semester I wrote a paper on how to deal with a recent break up. That was the best grade I had received in that class. My proffessor told me it was because it was real, genuine, and she finally pulled me out of my writing. She has finally gotten into me and who I was personally as a writer. When something is about myself or something I can relate to I find that I can write so much better than through a point of view that I can not relate to. Writing is not my favorite past time, but when I just feel like relieving some stress it does come in handy.
I hope the theme-based course (with a theme that you choose) will help with some of this. It's always easier (and/or more rewarding) to write about something that you care about--glad you've learned that lesson. You can't always do that, but it's one reason why it's important to spend a good amount of time considering topics.
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