I’ve Become Such a Crappy Writer
I’m so disorganized nowadays, even my writing is merely a maze of words.
I have a lot on my mind whenever I’m writing. I have a lot of ideas, they don’t belong to my topic in particular. In fact, I’m already loaded with a lot of thought before I even begin to write. Thoughts which, if written and given a nice title, would make a better article than that which I had planned to write about. Or worse, as they are a convoluted thought of every other thing in life other than creative thinking!
So I’m seated in front of my computer and I’m already thinking of what better things to do on a pc rather than rant about how crappy I’ve become as a writer. And, as if they have a mind of their own, my fingers tap on the keyboard as I’m reacting to what we now have as our title.
Why have I become such a crappy writer, anyway? Was I ever good at it to begin with? A few years back I used to write a lot. I was writing and drawing my own http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?gid=503384&owner=Majic”>comicbook and my editor had the easy life. I also did articles for a local newspaper and typos were the only cause for delay. (The editor always liked my http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?gid=294580&owner=Majic”>cartoons so when I give him my articles he just laughs at the title and calls the proofreader!)
Why did I stop writing? Well, my friends, where I live writing does not afford you the kind of lifestyle you want even if that is just a life of eating 3 times a day and sleeping at your parents house without any other responsibilities except washing your own underwear. So when my Mama asked me if I had any plans of getting married, I got up, stood by my own two feet (I borrowed money), and away I went to the capital city and got me a job! Tough work after tough work which provided so little time for my art (not even for a girlfriend)!
So I’m writing again today because I just resigned from my job! I left the company because I want to live my life the way I want: I want to draw, I want to write, I want to paint! Wait a minute… Why am I writing instead of painting? How about writing about painting instead of about writing? Now I’m hungry! How about getting something to eat? Where’s that article by Liane Schmidt regarding healthy foods? I can’t believe I just stopped to write the title to a future article I’m planning to write: it’s about food and I almost forgot about this one! I wonder what DM Parker have to say when he reads this? How about I write an article about what others say of my articles? Why is the word “short” spelled longer than the word “long?” Why do I think of a lot of other things even before I’m finished with what I started?
Ever since I left my home and my family I have become so disorganized. And all the years of working which kept me out of practice have dulled my skills; my vocabulary had been ransacked and my writing had become as disorderly as my room. See my earlier post entitled Cosplaying and having Fun and you’ll get the idea. With all the acquired knowledge thru the years I could hardly compose my letter of resignation without consulting the Idiot’s Guide to Writing A Resignation Letter! Maybe I weren’t better then than I am now. It’s just that I had fewer things in my head back then that I can focus on a topic without distracion. In fact, I’m so low on self esteem right now, everything I read always sounds so much better than anything I write.
I made quite a few friends here at Triond and I want to tell everyone that I want to be a good writer and a story teller because I, as most or all of you, have a natural urge to share my feelings, my thoughts, my dreams and aspirations… my life to others. I want to reach out to you so I can tell you my story but I want to tell you in a way that you won’t be bored, that you won’t be aghast by my lousy, disorganized blabbering. I made friends with you because I know you have as much of the passion- or more so- as I have in writing and I know that I can learn from you. So I’ll be reading your articles, your poetry; I’ll be inspired by your photography and paintings as I learn. Please feel free to give me your constructive criticisms so I can strive to be a better writer, or perhaps a painter, an artist, and, with the grace of God, a better person!
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January 12th, 2009 at 6:59 am
i dont think so… because this article is really great! you’re such an effective writer! aim high and reach for your goal! keep up the good work!
January 13th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I enjoyed this article. It reminds me of James Thurber’s “How to Name a dog” 1944 He never really tells you how to name a dog. Good article
January 17th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
There’s nothing wrong with your writing. Just sit yourself in a chair and keep doing it.
January 17th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
You are NOT a crappy writer! You conveyed that very well! Your point is well expressed and wonderfully written! Don’t get too hard on yourself because we all at one time or another have been where you are.
god bless.
January 17th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Thanks for the encouragements guys! It took me 7 hours to write this one.
January 18th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Hi Majic. The description ‘crappy writer’ doesn’t suit you at all. I enjoyed reading what you wrote. I think most writers are like that, they feel that others are better when they read others’ work rather than their own. Just like now, I think and feel you are better than me! lol! Seriously, I believe you are good from what I have just read. You conveyed your ideas well. See you around.
January 19th, 2009 at 10:08 am
I agree with everyone up there. Not Crappy! I enjoyed your article and you got your point across. You’re willing to give up your job to live your dream and that says a lot. Best of luck my new friend. I’ll be reading much more, I hope.
January 22nd, 2009 at 6:18 pm
your article is well written!
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
This was great…so honest and very entertaining (I definately was NOT bored)! Keep it up! Look forward to reading more of your work!!!!!
January 23rd, 2009 at 4:25 pm
You know, I loved this. It’s honest, edgy, and rough. Well done!
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I don’t think you are,
cos this is a great article,
just writing about it!
Well done my friend!
January 27th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
This is a great article. You’ve expressed your feelings very well. I think every writer, painter, or artist has felt some level of the frustration you write about here. But still you continue writing, and more importantly, you write from your heart. I think you’ve done a great job.
January 28th, 2009 at 10:07 am
You were very brave and you’re fighting for your dream. Congratulations and good luck!
January 29th, 2009 at 6:22 am
Very enjoyable article – it certainly wasn’t boring. That’s what worries me the most when I’m writing.
January 31st, 2009 at 1:14 am
two words – slow down..
January 31st, 2009 at 11:29 am
I agree with the others, I don’t think you’re a crappy writer.
February 1st, 2009 at 1:06 am
I enjoyed reading this article..I really did , you made me laugh lol I can relate to your feelings…I want to be better too.
February 4th, 2009 at 2:53 am
i don’t think you’re a crappy writer.. and i don’t think anybody is a crappy writer.. whatever we write, if we mean it, if it’s the truth, if it’s from the heart, then it’s not crap. nice article.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
I know just what you mean, every little thought leading to another in an endless stream of wonderings. It’s a wonder I get myself on one topic long enough to write a poem or article at all. Thank you for this brilliant and humorous article on the subject.
February 28th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Actually, just because you are out of good ideas, doesn’t mean you’re a bad writer now, you just need to keep writing because it keeps you in the writing mode.
February 28th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Crappy article? What are you talking about? I thoroughly enjoyed it : )
In my opinion, the crappy writer is someone who has no passion for what they right.
March 10th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
I am now getting to know you writing what a waste if you were to leave now how will I learn different techniques.
November 28th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Your article is great, and your thoughts about you are “CRAPPY”…. Keep your head up, your work is fine, just stay with it and be encouraged.