Famous Last Words: Week 11

It has happened folks! I have finally written another story and I hope everyone gets a chance to check it out. I read more stories than I did last time so that I could decide on which one I wanted to make a rendition of. After I finally decided, it really wasn’t that tough to finish. It obviously took some time, but I since I had found a story that I liked, the writing came pretty naturally. I think that is what I like about epics. These types of stories are almost inviting when it comes to making embellishments. Perhaps that is one of the reasons these stories have had so much longevity. Also, I really enjoyed the writing process with this one. After reading a lot of my classmates’ stories, I got a lot really good ideas. Moreover, I think I was more inspired than anything else. I can really say that I was impressed by my peers and it was really encouraging for me.

            Furthermore, I am unfortunately checking in Stillwater. Don’t hold your boo’s. Obviously, we drove here on Thursday for bedlam. But hopefully, I can try to get some more writing done while I’m here. Of course, this is taking the exception of Saturday night when OU gets that win! Lastly, I hope it will be a good weekend here. I can’t wait to get my critique back for my story to make it even better. Overall, I like it but I already have some ideas of what I can change. I think I just need another set of eyes to look at it to decide on any final adjustments. I feel like that’s usually my method when writing creatively. Sometimes I just need to step back and take someone else’s opinion into consideration. But until then everybody! I hope it’s a happy bedlam for everyone. Boomer Sooner!

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                                                                    Boomer Sooner!

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  1. Chelle DavisNovember 6, 2017 at 10:05 AM

    I love the picture that you chose for this weeks famous last words, so fitting! Even more fitting since we took the win, Boomer Sooner! I hope you had an awesome weekend in Stillwater, and props to you for still getting your school work done while traveling and whatnot! Also, I can relate that reading other student's stories in this class really helps more creative ideas to flow.

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