The Truth about Fiction!

I have to say that writing about fiction is much different than writing fiction. What i really loved about creating my own fiction story was that I was in complete control. It was great because i was able to write about different situations that i would probably never experience or isn't who I am. In creating a story you are able to take on a persona of someone that is completely opposite of yourself. I felt that was really a significant difference between the two. What i found to be similar between the two was the thinking process. In both writing fiction and writing about fiction, you have to dig deep within yourself to either create work or experience the work. As a college student it is difficult to splurge and travel as much as i would like to. When writing my fiction story i was able to have my character travel and experience life on her own and i feel that is something of a hidden desire within myself. The fact that at this point in my life i am at the moment unable to just pack up my things and start a new life, gave me confidence that the character would be able to embark on her own journey and get the chance to live carelessly.

What I learned from this experience is that writing fiction can be multifaceted. It does not have to be so cut and dry, and that you can have a layout or blueprint to help you get started on the writing and thinking process. When i thought about how i would approach this in the classroom, i found it would be best to have the students write about what is most comfortable for them. For example, the fiction they write can have an aspect of their life that is true, yet they will be able to add on as much detail to make the story come to life. I like the idea of having my students read their stories aloud, if they are comfortable, and my main purpose with this type of exercise would be to make them feel confident about their writing.