Everyone gets anxious about something. Most people
are anxious about things they either don’t have much experience in or have struggled
with in the past. Maybe you are out of practice with writing, or maybe you did
poorly in a previous English class. Even though writing is often graded and
evaluated using certain guidelines, writing in itself is a very individual
process. Writing is just another form of communicating with others, and
everyone does this in their own unique way.
Do you find it easy to express your thoughts
verbally? If so, see if you can transfer those verbal thoughts onto paper.
Consider getting a tape recorder and vocalizing your thoughts, then listening
to a recording and transcribing it. You might discover that writing is easier
than you thought. Even if you do not
consider yourself a strong conversationalist, think of some other areas of
strength for you. See if you can incorporate some of these strengths into your
writing. Are you good at coming up with ideas, organizing them, explaining them
in simple terms, writing concisely, summarizing, or researching? Do what you
are strongest in and get support in areas that you might struggle with.
Pushing through the anxiety and getting the job done
(whether it is writing a paper, taking an essay exam, or writing a college
application statement) will make you feel more accomplished, more confident,
and more capable.
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