Hello,
I'm Natascha Watercott. The instructions for this intro-blog were sparse to say the least, so here goes something.
My main excuse for taking this class is simply that I love writing. I'm currently working on a few novels and hope to become a well-known horror writer someday soon. Between school and work, it’s slow going. I began writing while I was in elementary school and never really stopped. My major inspirations were the likes of Bentley Little, Clive Barker, and Stephen King whose works I read obsessively as a child. I don't know that I'm cut out for hardcore journalism, but I figured I may as well try something new while I still have the chance. In taking this class, I hope to diversify my writing skills and perhaps learn a new skill or two. I've never written a news story before, so this should be a great learning experience.
This is probably my third year attending Anoka Ramsey. I already have my AA in liberal arts and am currently deciding what to do with my life. I may end up going to Madison this spring for a degree in entomology. I've always had an interest in animals and nature, so I'll see if that works out. I originally wanted to earn an English degree, but every English professor I've talked to has told me the same thing: It's only good for teachers. Thankfully, being a writer does not necessarily require a degree. I'm perfectly fine with it staying a hobby.
Nice to have you in this class, Natascha. I believe that an English degree is good for much more than teaching. If you have a strong base in English, you can do almost anything. You need strong writing skills for nearly every job. Add the ability to interview folks and ask questions, and you've got several other important skills to add to a resume. My college instructors always told me that an English degree was quite valuable -- and now I tell my own students the same thing. What really matters today is that you have a BA degree. If you want a well-rounded degree that's valuable for a multitude of jobs, well then an English degree is for you :)
ReplyDeleteI like the info you gave about yourself in this introduction. It's nice to see a fellow novel-author-in-the-making in the class. I'm working on a novel as well, but it's more along the lines of historical fiction. I'm surprised you read horror novels as a kid, kudos to you on that. I was also wondering what dream career(s) you'd like to pursue with a degree in entomology?
ReplyDeleteI've also always tried to get into writing and I was also originally going after a English degree. You seem to like to read horror or suspense mostly. I prefer to stay away form those things.
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