My Conceptualization of the Writer’s Sense of Self

[cathschaffstump]

Today, obviously, I am going to write a pretentious entry because, well, just look at the title, man!

Yesterday I posted a link to Cath Schaffer's article on negativity and writing. Cath's strategy is get past the negativity and fake it until you make it. Honestly, this is the strategy that transformed me from stunted abused child into a stunning and vibrant co-ed, and eventually into a sincere teacher and administrator. I met a woman at a very young age that I wanted to be. The most interesting person in the room, I wanted to travel, have interesting hobbies, and have people attracted to me, just like her. I faked it until experience caught me up.

This is not how I've conceptualized my writing career at all. Talk about deviation from the pattern! To understand why, first I have to tell you a little bit about myself as a student. CUE FLASHBACK

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