Though Lyric has always been encouraged to take part in routine reading, very seldom does she enjoy the act of doing so. Perhaps it has to do with not being able to find a pleasant genre, or maybe it has to do with something as lazy as not wanting to spend a tedious amount of time flipping slowly through pages, skimming through words that are incomprehensible to most human beings. This being said, Lyric does not completely hate the idea of gathering and understanding information through text, in fact, it is quite clear that reading should be done and has a number of incredible benefits. It should also be noted that Lyric is constantly surrounded by books, with shelves encapsulating her within the confines of her home.
Throughout her high school career, Lyric has been given a number of texts to read. In all honesty, many of these novels and novellas were not read cover to cover, but instead "researched" on a little website by the name of Spark Notes. Naughty yes, but in order to dignify her actions it must be said that during 11th grade year she was able to struggle through a handful of books. A pleasant genre had been discovered, allowing Lyric to sit patiently...reading. No pain was felt (mentally OR physically), and information, inspiration, all of the sort was able to be absorbed. Yes, inspiration. Lyric is able to find a great deal of inspiration within certain text.
When it comes to trying to find a decent text to read, Lyric typically gravitates toward true crime or horror type genres. A book read last year for example, one of a few books, was a book by the name of N0S4A2, a crime fiction book. Serious topics tend to interest her more than anything else, with authors such as Vladimir Nabokov, and it isn't uncommon for Lyric to finish a book pertaining to these categories. Over the summer, Lyric was required to read three books, two of choice, one given. These books included: How to Read Literature like a Professor, A Million Little Pieces, and After Many a Summer Dies a Swan. Though required, unfortunately Lyric did not finish these books, but instead completed about half of each. This is not to say that these books will not be completed, but currently, it is safe to say that she is behind.
Overall, Lyric is not a reader, but can easily recognize the value in reading, and is able to see the benefits reading has on ones mind.
Though reading is not Lyric's strong suit, writing is a different story. For years, Lyric has spent her time creating stories through drawing and composition, and it comes natural for her to develop these ideas, unique and deep.
Learning to write was not difficult for Lyric, in fact, she even learned cursive at an early age. Her grandpa took a tremendous amount of time teaching Lyric to write and read. It is important that people learn to write through practice, through trial and error, for it is only possible to improve through mistakes. When one looks at a piece of artwork, a person is able to see flaws and improve upon these noticeable elements that make-up an imperfect piece. Writing is the same, writing is art. Grammar and penmanship are things that can never be perfected but improved. People write in order to express themselves or the ideas floating within their heads, not to present some perfect masterpiece; and in order to write well, a person must be ready to take on these mishaps, a person must be able to view their work as a flawed creation.
For Lyric, writing comes from a deep place within her mind. Ideas sprout from dreams, and can often be inspired by real life situations. It is a goal of hers to take on the task of completing a novel based around the dreams she has had. These dreams are detailed, sad, joyful.
Though idea's flow heavily, critique is never an easy thing to handle; However, as a writer, or any form of creator for that matter, it is important to receive feedback from other people reading your work. Without another persons point of view, one may skim over their own work, leaving flaws unnoticed.
Writing is a daily thing for Lyric, and is overall enjoyable for her. It will continue to be a part of her life, no matter what.
Throughout her high school career, Lyric has been given a number of texts to read. In all honesty, many of these novels and novellas were not read cover to cover, but instead "researched" on a little website by the name of Spark Notes. Naughty yes, but in order to dignify her actions it must be said that during 11th grade year she was able to struggle through a handful of books. A pleasant genre had been discovered, allowing Lyric to sit patiently...reading. No pain was felt (mentally OR physically), and information, inspiration, all of the sort was able to be absorbed. Yes, inspiration. Lyric is able to find a great deal of inspiration within certain text.
When it comes to trying to find a decent text to read, Lyric typically gravitates toward true crime or horror type genres. A book read last year for example, one of a few books, was a book by the name of N0S4A2, a crime fiction book. Serious topics tend to interest her more than anything else, with authors such as Vladimir Nabokov, and it isn't uncommon for Lyric to finish a book pertaining to these categories. Over the summer, Lyric was required to read three books, two of choice, one given. These books included: How to Read Literature like a Professor, A Million Little Pieces, and After Many a Summer Dies a Swan. Though required, unfortunately Lyric did not finish these books, but instead completed about half of each. This is not to say that these books will not be completed, but currently, it is safe to say that she is behind.
Overall, Lyric is not a reader, but can easily recognize the value in reading, and is able to see the benefits reading has on ones mind.
Though reading is not Lyric's strong suit, writing is a different story. For years, Lyric has spent her time creating stories through drawing and composition, and it comes natural for her to develop these ideas, unique and deep.
Learning to write was not difficult for Lyric, in fact, she even learned cursive at an early age. Her grandpa took a tremendous amount of time teaching Lyric to write and read. It is important that people learn to write through practice, through trial and error, for it is only possible to improve through mistakes. When one looks at a piece of artwork, a person is able to see flaws and improve upon these noticeable elements that make-up an imperfect piece. Writing is the same, writing is art. Grammar and penmanship are things that can never be perfected but improved. People write in order to express themselves or the ideas floating within their heads, not to present some perfect masterpiece; and in order to write well, a person must be ready to take on these mishaps, a person must be able to view their work as a flawed creation.
For Lyric, writing comes from a deep place within her mind. Ideas sprout from dreams, and can often be inspired by real life situations. It is a goal of hers to take on the task of completing a novel based around the dreams she has had. These dreams are detailed, sad, joyful.
Though idea's flow heavily, critique is never an easy thing to handle; However, as a writer, or any form of creator for that matter, it is important to receive feedback from other people reading your work. Without another persons point of view, one may skim over their own work, leaving flaws unnoticed.
Writing is a daily thing for Lyric, and is overall enjoyable for her. It will continue to be a part of her life, no matter what.