Ever since I was young, I have been drawn to writing. I would create countless story lines in my mind and carefully craft them into short stories. I also had a great love for journaling, where I would vent my pre-teen angst (Those journals are locked now for no one's eyes to ever see.) I always seemed to have a paper and pen ready to write my great masterpiece or simply express my innermost thoughts. Now its more like a laptop and keyboard in hand.

 

Alas, writing has been the best way for me to express myself. It has been my creative outlet. Yet what was once a fun pastime has become something more. As I got older my love for writing only grew and I began to consider it as a potential profession.

 

When I entered college, I found that my professors and peers recognized my writing skills and encouraged me to dedicate a portion of my studies to cultivating it further. That is when I decided to declare a minor in Writing and Rhetoric. I knew honing my writing skills on a professional level would allow me to continue to pursue my passion, whether in writing or marketing. Thus far, I have not been mistaken. 

 

My decision to take a more academic approach to writing and master the basics has helped me grow my own voice. It has allowed me to further uncover the power that lies in words. People say actions speak louder than words, but I want my words to be part of my actions. 

 

Words can start or end a revolution. Words can break or mend hearts. Words have the ability to effect change. That is what I am hoping to achieve. I want to use my words to move people to action. I want my words to make a difference for my family and friends, as well as my community and nation. As I continue on this writerly journey, I hope to fully accomplish this goal. 

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I have recently been ignited by social justice issues like sexual assault  Black Lives Matter and immigration. These issues affect those around me and that causes me great pain. I want to use my writing to motivate people and bring awareness to these issues.

 

While people may use words carelessly, I want to use mine with purpose and precision. I am a woman looking to change the world around me and I plan to start by using the tools at my disposal: my voice.