I've started the narrative over about four times, but each time it ends up sounding angry or depressing and it is still and "and then." Maybe I should just change the topic altogether. If anyone has any grand, eye-opening suggestions, I would love to hear them.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Personal Narrative
I have typed a lot on my personal narrative, but I'm having a difficult time not making it an "and then" paper. I've listened to the readings that most of you have shared, and I'm thinking that I'm not much of a creative writer. I think that maybe I'm more of a technical writer. My narrative sounds more like a user's manual for a VCR or a microwave oven. I suppose that is what the revision process is for.
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I'm struggling too, but with the content of mine not the actual writing itself. My narrative is structured right now as a blend of fictional writing and memoir, but I am very uncomfortable with the experiences I have put in it. I'm hoping that on my drive here or home this week I can figure this thing out.
ReplyDeleteI am struggling with my narrative too! Content, writing it just does not sound right! Too many things going on though I will focus and dig down and get it done.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it is OK for it to be angry or aggressive????? Think about taking a moment of your life and focusing deeply on that one moment (event, situation, relationship, etc.)
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