Creative Writing Club Reflections

Deion Nguyen

I have been waiting for a proper creative writing club since freshman year. There used to be one at that time, but that club leader only used it to hang out with her friends, and I eventually left. It took until senior year, but I’m glad to say I’m satisfied! I was in sophomore year when my English teacher, Mr. Lloyd, told us how a creative writing club would take place in his class next year, and I remember making a note of it that remained all the way to my senior year and the ensuing club rush.

Joining the Creative Writing Club has allowed me to create and show my creative works to people in real life for the first time. Beforehand, the only people who would see my writing was on the internet, and you can’t usually rely on them for constructive criticism and in-person thoughts. To me, the sharing aspect was the most enjoyable.

The Club also shows different kinds of creative writing content you can do, and talks about different techniques you can implement. It has us utilize those tools in an exercise, letting us focus and hone those specific areas.

What was most important for me was that we actually did creative writing. Very few of my English classes actually let us use our imagination completely and freely. The whole reason I wished for a proper creative writing club was so I could utilize my passion the way I wanted to.

I dare say the Creative Writing Club fulfilled that hope.

Chelsea Grack

Over the course of this school year, I had been searching for the creative writing club. I knew that it existed, since it was labeled in the list of clubs that would show up during club rush, but for the life of me I couldn’t find it. That was, until over halfway through the year, when my English teacher put up a google form to submit stories for the club magazine! Victory was mine! I just had to ask her which room it was in, and I was good to go.

Although I haven’t been able to go every week due to being in other clubs, I’ve always had a great time when I do go. I’ve had a few favorite activities, including blackout poetry and making plot charts with simple fairy tales.

Overall, I have had a wonderful time being a part of this club, and the writing that I was able to do while I got to attend, and hopefully will attend for a long time more.