I pick up my pencil, and like a painter I draw swirls of color and emotion.  Like a sailor, I steer my story in the direction I choose, intended to delight and intrigue.  Like an actor, I attempt to portray the scenes and dramas in the comedy of life.  My passion is for writing, and in what I do, I play any number of roles.  I hope to become a published author in the future and I am currently taking steps to realize that dream.  It is important to begin thinking about the future when I am young because after
high school, I need to allow my future profession to steer me into the college that is right for me.  I need to plan to be a productive member of society.  Writing can be beneficial to everyone and for the past few years I have relied on that maxim to guide me in my work.

           When I was nine years old, I began an online creative writing club for teenagers ages 13 to 23 called The Write Stuff. Originating as a small, unprofessional colloquium for young writers, it has blossomed into a
multifaceted resource for aspiring amateur writers.  While the number of members actually in the club has vacillated through the six years it has been in existence, at its peak the club had approximately 300 members.  The Write Stuff is an opportunity for these young writers to unite and share their work, in addition to receiving input and camaraderie.  The world will be a better place if everyone learned to express his or her emotions peacefully, as in writing. There are currently several aspects of the club
in which members may participate, like a pen pal service and a send-out with book suggestions.  I maintain our website, www.geocities.com/writestuffclub, and we are always looking to improve.

           Already I am working toward my own personal goal of becoming a writer.  I have won a number of essay contests, and while I am not yet published, last year I wrote a children's book and spoke to a literary agent who sent it to the editor of Simon & Schuster.  Additionally, I am currently working on a new novel.  I am learning from my mistakes, and hopefully with a little luck and a lot of effort, I can accomplish my dreams.