Often, writing serves as a good representation of the experiences and opportunities individuals have had as writers, in addition to any academic achievements that have been made up to a certain point in time. From my own experiences in courses like WRIT 311 (Advanced Composition), Explorations in World Literature, and general English Composition, I have learned to recognize that room for improvement always exists, and consistent perfection remains unrealistic.
I would like to provide some tips for embracing your abilities as a human being and writer:
- By relaxing into your work without feeling so much pressure to excel, you will have a better chance to discover or rediscover genuine enjoyment in writing
- Find your unique voice and style and incorporate them into your writing! Do not over-fixate on making it sound exactly right in your first draft
- It is possible to maintain the proper tone throughout a writing piece AND tailor the writing process to meet your needs and interests at the same time!
- During the peer review process, be respectful and open to both giving and receiving criticism, but know that it remains up to you whether or not you apply that feedback to your writing
These are just a few tips/suggestions for embracing imperfection as you write, and I hope you find this helpful! Thank you for reading 🙂
~ Devin Sparwasser