360 English Class

Last week I was sent away from school to attend a professional development seminar (essentially "school for teachers"). One positive thing I walked away with was a short reflection that shares the title of this blog post. I've reposted my free-write reflection below.

The important thing about writing is the journey.

It's not a destination or a product the writer creates and casts aside.  It's about a journey of self-discovery, of figuring out what you think and why.  It's about learning the best way to express those discoveries to others.  It's about sharing with others and taking them on a journey of discovery of their own.  It's about launching others into their own voyage with an uncertain outcome. It's about creating the book you always wanted to read but could not find. It's about blind faith, leaping into pitch-black darkness and believing the net will appear to catch you before you plunge into the abyss.

The important thing about writing is the journey.