Currently, my short story is in a state of ugliness. I shudder just thinking about it. The story is lurking in its file on my computer, waiting for me to play with it. But, I almost don't want to play. I'm frustrated with it and running low on time and patience. However, with the two others pieces I've written this semester, each draft improves drastically. I'm crossing my fingers.
When I'm finished, I hope to create a story that is enticing and thoughtful. As a writer, I want the piece to be interesting and complex. I don't want to have a story that is straightforward and predictable, but I don't want to confuse the readers either. There is a ceratin medium I must achieve. I just want something different. I want to improve the fluency and manipulation of my language. In previous works, my language use is rather rough, almost immature. Perhaps I am trying too hard. After my readers are finished with the piece, I want them to crave more stories. I want my readers to connect with the main character. I want them to be inside of his head. When they read the last sentence, I want them to be disappointed because there isn't more story left. I know I am probably overreaching, but that's how I feel. If nothing else, I just want to improve and have a little fun. :)
-Abbey Lawrence
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