Lesson #3 - Writing Assignment

Oh boy, a chance to write a story or essay about anything I want, anything in the world.  What should I write about? I must pick a topic, I don't want to just ramble off words that come to my head.  Well, I guess it must be me.  As the next up-and-coming author, I must write about the things people really want to know about.  And people want to know about me.  So, here it is, me and WDC.

I have learned so much at WDC. On my portfolio, it appears that I have been a member for over 2 years, but that is not the case.  I am more or less a newbie.  Two years ago,  I happened upon WDC and signed up for a free account. Then I forgot about it.  This past April I came across the website and found an old poem that I had forgotten I'd submitted.  I decided to add some of my new poetry to the website. I continued to look around, and found contests. I love contests.  Contests got me hooked on the site. Though I don't usually win, I still like the competition.  Contests made me a better writer.  But I still need improvement, so I review. Reviewing others work also makes me a better writer. 

I'm still not great, but I'm on the road to greatness.  I began my journey when I met a nice, informative and witty woman named Karen. She had thoroughly reviewed one of my items.  Afterward, I asked her if she knew of any online resources that I might benefit from. Ironically, she was the Head Administrator of the New Horizons Academy at WDC.  I immediately enrolled in a class, a class about commas.  Yes, that is correct, the class that I am taking to assure my greatness is achieved is a class solely about commas.  The material recommends that you to think; the teacher recommends that you have fun.  It is an inspiring class that I would recommend to any and everyone. 

The New Horizons Academy has many classes on various topics.  I had anticipated on enrolling in the fall semester and paying the required gift points for tuition.  However, since I won third place in the first New Horizons six word contest, I will be able to attend the class without paying tuition.  I am so eager to reach my greatness, I am considering on enrolling in two classes at the same time.

Becoming great has its downsides too.  As I learn how to use a comma, I learn that others don't know how to use a comma.  When reading the works of other members, I want to reach inside my computer and take commas out and put commas in.  I suppose there is a class on illiteracy tolerance somewhere that I could enroll in.  In the mean time, I will focus on striving toward my own greatness and helping others along my path.