http://tormenting-art.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] tormenting-art.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2005-09-07 08:37 pm
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Creative Writing

OOC: See last post for a description of the English classroom and an explanation of how class times & location work out.


Creative Writing :: Class One

"My name is Jenny Schecter, and I'll be teaching your creative writing class this year. Um, I don't really, um, know that much about any of you or what writing levels you all come from, so I think it'd just be easiest if we went around the room and introduced ourselves and maybe said a little about what kind of writing we write. And why we write.

"I'll go first. Um, as I said, my name is Jenny Schecter, and I've had several short stories and a lot of poems published. In my writing, I try to explore the divergence and convergence between life and death, as well as the post-technology depression that seems to pervade society after the end of the twenty-first century, in addition to the social alienation that I'm certain that we all, um, feel in this day and era. Oh, and I write because, um, I think it's really crucial for all of us to understand the excruciating pain that we are all in as we live our passing lives parallel to one another.

"Would anyone else like to volunteer to introduce themselves?"

[identity profile] auroryborealis.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
After looking around and seeing no one else volunteer, Rory decides to be brave.

Um...hi. I'm Rory Gilmore. I write for the newspaper, and I'm editor in chief of the paper...I write letters sometimes, and I keep a journal, but other than that, I don't really do a lot of personal writing. So, I guess I'm here to learn how to better express my own voice, rather than communicate basic ideas for a research paper or something.

[identity profile] taylorjustin.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
I'm Justin Taylor. I'm into art, dancing and yeah some singing. My dad kicked me out because I'm gay so me and my best friend moved out here to make it on our own. Bri here believes we can be the best homosexuals ever and make all heterosexuals kiss our dust. *Clears throat. But mostly I'm here to further my educational skills because it is fundamentally important out in the real world to have real knowledge and not fake it like some a-holes. Because, I read somewhere that when you are not true to yourself, you have a tendancy to lie alot and that causes stress. So you see stress is like one of the number one causes that leads to heart attacks and strokes. I'm a artist by nature which means I have to take a more honest approach in life so the flow of my creativity is not blocked. A blocked creativity flow can lead to constipation and since I'm allergic to everything including aspirin, I can't afford to have any bad reactions, ya know? Plus Brian is now my room mate and I can't afford to get cranky due to blocked bowels because he says I'm already full of Sh...um...stuff and so yeah I think you get the picture.

[identity profile] taylorjustin.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
Yes Miss Schecter . Unfortunately though I can not be credited for such information. As such I would hate to mislead you. I read it from one of my Art Magazines. If you want, I can with the help of Brian dig through my stuff back in our dorm and find you the entire article.

[identity profile] kinneybrian.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I`m Brian Kinney. I`m interested in advertising, I love to dance, especially with my best friend here, [livejournal.com profile] taylorjustin. *point at Justin, who just grins* I`m gay and proud of it. I just don`t go around sharing. Unless I`m fu-, um, sleeping with you, it`s none of your business. That`s my motto. *smirks at his own lapsus linguae* I think I have the stuff to get me ahead in the world. Especially in the world of business and advertising, although everyone tells me it`s pretty rough out there. Still, I love to write. I just can`t explain why. It`s just something I like to do. And it`s mostly prose. I`m not big on poetry. Rhymes just make me shudder.

Anyway, from what I conluded in my life so far, a lot of people is just out to get you. Especially if you are different or better from them. So, I firmly believe that achievement is the best way to win. They can just eat your dust, while you are standing on the top of the world. *snickers*

[identity profile] kinneybrian.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
Oh? Did you know her well? *Brian can read something from her look* Because I also learned, that all that you can do is be yourself. *grins* Perhaps you should try and get to know that girl again. Honesty can set you free, Ms. Schecter. Believe me, I know.

[identity profile] make-it-ashes.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
...

I'm Pyro. I burn stuff. As the name would imply.

*sits back down and goes back to doodling on notebook*

[identity profile] writer-jo.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm Jo. I...well, I like to write adventures. That's...about all."

I sit back down hurriedly. My God, no one here looks friendly.

[identity profile] pure-blooddraco.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
I stand up turning slightly so everyone in the room can see how good I'm looking today.

"I'm Draco Malfoy. Back at my old school we didn't really have any writing classes, we dealed with magic mostly. But I can think up stories, insults and alibi's on my feet so that's the main reason why I took this class. I'm creative like that."

[identity profile] the4thsister.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 11:44 am (UTC)(link)
*whispering*

Hi, erm I'm looking someone to practice to help me practice my magic, since I've never really had anyone to do magic with before, only child, I think and all that. So wonna help me out? *flirty smile*

[identity profile] pure-blooddraco.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
You're a witch too? Sure I'll help you out. Here I was thinking Granger and Weasley were going to be the only witches here! I take it that like Willow, you are a self-taught witch. I haven't seen any American witches who have been to school.
Actually, I've never heard of a Wizarding school in America.
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[identity profile] pure-blooddraco.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
*is impressed by the wandless magic but keeps his cool*

Nice.

*taps book with his wand and it turns into a rose. He hands it to Paige*

Were your parents magical or are you one of a kind in your family?

[identity profile] the4thsister.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
*Paige blushes, then smiles and smells the rose*

I don't know if my parents were magic or not, I was adopted so never knew my real family, guess I must have got the power from somewhere though, I mean you don't just become magical do you?

[identity profile] the4thsister.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah I guess you could say that, although I seem to have a born power that just happened one day, I can call thing to me

*calls for Draco's book, it disappears and appears in Paige's hand, she smiles and hands it back*

[identity profile] the4thsister.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
ooc Argh tried to correct the spelling and now the thread is out of order, sorry!

[identity profile] caroline-todd.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... Hi. I'm Caro...line. I like writing, I don't think I'm any good at it... but that's why I'm here... I guess. I want to be better. At it. Yeah... *sits down embarrassed*

[identity profile] teenaged-twin.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
'M Murphy. Write some songs now an' again, nothin' epic though.

*shrugs, leans back in his chair*

[identity profile] bridge-carson.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
Bridge Carson, reporting for duty, ma'am!

Er, sorry. Old habits die hard and all that. Um, as a Ranger Cadet I didn't have much time to concentrate on writing, but I always thought it'd be interesting to try. So here I am... trying!

[identity profile] the4thsister.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
*Moving over to sit nearer Malfoy*

HI, I'm Paige, Paige Matthews, I used to write for an underground music zine back home, but I've not writen mouch lately, personal stuff you know...

[identity profile] lookatmyhooves.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 11:50 am (UTC)(link)
I'm Gord. And I want to be a famous animator someday. but I think comics might be fun to do too. So I want to learn to be a better writer so I can have AWESOME stories and cool things to draw about.
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[personal profile] chasingangela 2005-09-08 01:53 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm Angela. Um ... I like to write poems and short stories and stuff. I don't know, my old English teachers thought I was good... I guess I'm here to, like, express myself, and become a better writer, or something.

[identity profile] positive-angel.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi! I'm Chihaya. I used to do a lot of writing when I was in Ede-...er back at my other school. I like reading and writing, short stories and poetry since my attention span is kind of short. *grin*

I'm a people watcher and love to watch people.

[identity profile] lizzy-turner.livejournal.com 2005-09-08 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm Elizabeth Swann. Let's see...I haven't done any formal writing, but I did keep a journal. I have written a bit of poetry and have been told it was rather good for a woman.

[identity profile] theboobs-summer.livejournal.com 2005-09-16 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm Summer Roberts. I wrote a poem in sixth grade, Cohen could recite it for you.

[identity profile] sheltered-texan.livejournal.com 2005-09-16 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm Fred, I write sometimes, but most people don't understand it.

[identity profile] tru-relivesdays.livejournal.com 2005-09-16 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm Tru Davies, I want to be a doctor, but I like to write too

[identity profile] phases-of-kitty.livejournal.com 2005-09-16 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi I'm Kitty Pryde.