WS102 Week 12: What Does Your Writing Mean to You?
Defining Your Writing Journey
Over the past twelve weeks, you have explored worldbuilding, satire, theme, voice, and collaboration. Now, it's time to step back and reflect on a deeper question:
📜 Why do you write?
Whether you write to express yourself, challenge ideas, entertain, or explore imaginary worlds, your writing has meaning and purpose. This week, you will reflect on:
✔ What role writing plays in your life.
✔ How your relationship with storytelling has evolved.
✔ Where you see yourself as a writer moving forward.
📌 This week, we’ll focus on:
✔ Final reflections on The Color of Magic
✔ Understanding the personal significance of writing
✔ Preparing for the Student Showcase next week
I. Final Reflections on The Color of Magic
📖 This week’s reading: Finish The Color of Magic
Terry Pratchett’s first Discworld novel is more than just a humorous adventure—it is a commentary on storytelling itself. As we wrap up this book, think about:
✔ How does Pratchett use humor to critique fantasy tropes and storytelling conventions?
✔ What lessons about writing can you take from The Color of Magic?
✔ How does the novel’s ending reflect its themes of adventure, uncertainty, and storytelling?
📌 Reflection Question:
How does The Color of Magic shape your understanding of writing as a craft and a form of expression?
II. Discussion: What Does Your Writing Mean to You?
📜 Prompt:
Writing is more than just words on a page—it’s a way to express yourself, make sense of the world, and connect with others.
📌 Discussion Questions:
✔ Why do you write?
✔ How has your relationship with writing evolved?
✔ What role do you want writing to play in your future?
📌 Requirements:
1️⃣ Share a personal reflection on what writing means to you.
2️⃣ Discuss how your writing has changed over the past 12 weeks.
3️⃣ Respond to at least one peer, engaging with their insights.
🔹 Example Post:
"Writing, for me, is a way to process emotions and imagine worlds that don’t exist yet. I started this course wanting to improve my worldbuilding, and now I feel like I’ve also gained a better sense of humor in my writing. Looking forward, I want to challenge myself to write more consistently and explore different genres. What about you—do you all see writing as a personal outlet, a career goal, or something else?"
📌 Craft Takeaway: Writing is personal, evolving, and meaningful—there is no right or wrong reason to write, only your reason.
III. Preparing for the Live Student Showcase
📅 Next Week: Live Student Showcase – May 28th 2025 9 PM EST
🎤 What is the Student Showcase?
A live event where hues will share excerpts from student work and students can share excerpts from their writing, reflect on their journey, and celebrate their progress.
📌 Preparation Steps:
✔ Choose a passage (1-2 minutes of reading time) from something you’ve written during the course.
✔ Reflect on why you chose this piece—what does it represent about your growth as a writer?
✔ Be ready to listen, support, and celebrate your fellow writers!
📌 Craft Takeaway: Sharing your writing is an act of courage and community—embrace it!
IV. Conclusion: Writing as a Lifelong Journey
📌 Key Takeaways:
✔ Writing is personal, evolving, and deeply meaningful.
✔ Your voice as a writer is unique and valuable.
✔ This course is just one step—your writing journey continues beyond it.
📚 To-Do This Week:
📖 Finish reading The Color of Magic
✍ Participate in the discussion on what writing means to you
🎤 Prepare for the Live Student Showcase next week
Next Week: Live Student Showcase – May 28th 9 PM EST
This is your moment to share, reflect, and celebrate your progress with your fellow writers! 🚀