Writing. I'm not quite sure I'm good at it but I know that I do enjoy it very much. Writing has never been a burden on me to do. When a teacher says to write about a certain topic, or says "your test with be a written response" I'm the one who gets all excited and can't wait to let all my thoughts out of a crisp, clean piece of wide ruled paper. Yes, I said wide ruled as elementary as it is. I know that I am not the best writer, I jump around from topic to topic, and start "rambling" on about things forever and ever. Like I am right now, sorry! In the back of my mind I've always thought about making writing a career. Working for a magazine, or appearing on Ellen to talk about my novel just sounds so appealing to me.
Writing has always had such an effect on the world. It started with simple drawings on caves that were translated into words for the cavemen. It is how we declared war, when the Mexicans officials called President McKinley a weak, and unimportant leader. Everyday news is reported. The newspaper contains so much information that simply cannot all be said on the news. It is a way to express opinions, or not, and a place to elaborate more. Since everything cannot be said, and it all especially cannot be recorded, writing is an easy way to communicate. It is how teachers communicate with their student's parents, and how wills are recorded. It is also how some express their love to each other, because while words may last a minute, a nice letter will last forever.
I personally am a very opinionated person. Writing impartially, while it wouldn't be impossible, would be a very hard task for me to complete. I am always the one waiting to pipe in and give my opinion, whether they want to her it or not. I think it is a gift to be able to write while staying impartial and not giving your opinion. To me that is what makes a true journalist. I know, here I go sharing my opinion again. I would never be able to be able to be a news reporter or newspaper columnist because my opinions would be too swayed by life experiences and things I've learned.
I give so much credit to journalists who remain unbiased in our daily news. Remaining unbiased is such a unique quality and anyone who can stay that way when reporting news where you are restraining yourself just to get through it, is such a hard task when all you would like to do is share our opinion. It's a tough, but rewarding career and one that not everyone can make, but those who do know how to rise to the top.
What are your thoughts on writing and staying impartial?
Until next time,
Chloe
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