Week 8 Reading and Writing

 After checking in on my blog, I felt pretty good about its layout and design. When we started the class, I spent a longer time than expected playing with the design, and I think I still enjoy it. However, after reviewing my website, I did play with the design aspect a little. One feedback comment I received suggested that I add some green elements to the design to tie into the green Costa Rican setting, so I changed my layout and added some green focus points. 


mage: The Demon with the Matted Hair - John D Batten, Source: Wikimedia CommonsAs far as reading and writing, I like the stories I've created so far, but I have gotten behind quite a bit in this class, so I need to be better with my time management. I really enjoyed the reading on classical mythology and that shows through my stories there. Each week, I worry that I'm not writing enough in my reading notes, but once I go to write my story, I have everything I need, so it is good to know that my system is working well. I've noticed that I typically tell the same story and stay close to the plot, but I change the endings, often to make them happier. As I continue, I want to use more dialogue and play with the fun storytelling elements. 

I chose the image above because it was my favorite creature that I've come across in this class. I thought this was an interesting creature to work with, and I liked the style of the image. 

Looking forward, I need to focus on better time management so I can give my full focus to the assignments in the class. I like the reading and writing groove I have found. I just need to give myself the time to fully work through the process. 

-----

Image: The Demon with the Matted Hair - John D Batten, Source: Wikimedia Commons

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Courtney Macom - An Introduction

Image
Hello, friends. Welcome to my first-ever  blog .  My name is Courtney Macom, and I am a senior English Lit major originally from Visalia, California. I'm a fan of early 2000s rom-coms, street tacos, and music that can be sung to. I have a 14 year-old cat that I've had since I was a little girl, and I have a fiancé who is much newer in my life.  I like witty people, and my goal in life is to be able to say I'm  well-read  (whatever that means).  My snoozing Kitty Source: personal photo I currently work as an editor for an online publishing company, and I love it! I eventually hope to move into trade publishing and work on novels and long form pieces. I love to read (which comes with the territory as a lit major), but I am still guilty of buying more books when there are plenty on my shelves still unread. My favorite book is Catcher in the Rye because it was the first book I ever liked enough to read in one sitting. I am excited to take this class because I haven't learn
Read more

Week 4 Story: Hestia and Beatrice

Image
Zeus called on all the gods and goddesses to create a spectacular meeting place for the gods, where grand parties and important events could take place. He said that whoever could build a place worthy of his company would be given an enormous prize.  Excited deities rushed about to make plans for Zeus' special project, hoping to win the attention and affection of the king of the gods. Most excited was Hestia, goddess of the hearth and home. She was the most gifted architect in the heavens, and she knew she would win the challenge. When others heard of Hestia's entrance into the competition, they dropped out, knowing they would stand no chance against someone of her talent.  Just when it looked that Hestia would be unchallenged, young Beatrice decided to join in and attempt to please Zeus. She had acquired great skill in architecture through an apprenticeship with her father, but she was unknown to Hestia, who quickly accepted the newcomer's challenge.  A few months passed,
Read more