Writing

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I'm a writer.  At least, on good days, I like to call myself a writer.  Some days, I call myself "a student of writing"... and on particularly bad days, I call myself "a guy who maybe, one day, is finally going to learn how to write."

I'm currently enrolled at the Hamilton-Holt School at Rollins College, where I'm studying for a BA in English, with a strong writing curriculum.  This semester, for example, I'm taking a writing workshop that focuses on a different form each time it meets, covering everything from Art Critiques to Sonnets, Memoirs to Short Stories.  To say the least, it's been an interesting ride.

I'm working on my first "real" novel this year.  It's a character-driven book that examines the process of growing self-awareness in a particularly self-absorbed spoiled brat Irish Catholic fratboy.  I was inspired (to write a novel,  not to write this particular one) by my friend Marianne, who participated in the annual NaNoWriMo last November.  I figured, if Marianne can write a novel, so can I.  Mine is going to be much better than hers *wink*... but then, I'm not going to write it in a month, either.

Several  of my short writings are posted on the site.  As always, I welcome useful feedback.  Enjoy reading.