Styles of Writing

As I sat down today to do some writing in this thought cauldron, I had planned on writing some on the quote, "Everything happens for a reason". Mainly, because it is used almost every day by a vast majority of people, or so it seems, at least. Instead, as I clunked down into my seat in Joyner Library (my university library), I was swept away with the various "styles" of writing a person can use to deliver specialized messages. When I look at my own writing, I notice that I can write relatively casually, more technically (philosophically inclined), and artistically. Without a doubt, writing in a casual sense, as I am now, is the easiest of the three. I don't focus on the technicalities of my writing, because my writing tends to be more accepting of a "stream of consciousness" influence. However, as I switch gears into a more philosophical mind set, I tend to make sure that each word has a specific, meaningful impact on my overall point; each word is chosen with tactical precision. Meanwhile, my third and final style of writing is the hardest, because it is so raw and requires a delicate balance between exploding richness, flavor, and beauty, but with enough restraint to carry the plot forward without being bogged down by the exploration of detail within a created setting.

Those are my three major styles of writing, and while everyone has their unique branches, these three are the ones I tend to gravitate towards as they allow me to express myself in the three mediums I tend to identify myself with: Light hearted/casual, Intellectual/Philosophical-Artistic.

It's always interesting to see other people's way of writing (and, in many ways, a channel to their way of thinking). Some are exceptional and really peak my interest when I read them.

Listening to: Foster the People, "Fire Escape"