style

everyone has a style. from clothes worn, to friends chosen, to words written, we all have a brand for ourselves. trying to put that style into words can be a bit difficult sometimes, however, and if done in the first person. i think we all look at our writing style through the lens of pride, which may be an improper representation of our style, but no matter!
i diagnose my style as primarily wordy. i love choosing big, juicy, words from an ever expanding vocabulary to paint what i am trying to say. and while choosing these words is one of my favorite components of the writing process, it is also one of the most frustrating. something "on the tip of your tongue" is almost debilitating, when you know that a phrase could drive home your point, you just can't draw it to the surface. that being said, reading through a final draft with a few diamond words amidst the rough makes it all worth it.
my style also tends to be more vague than i aim for. to save readers from something repetitive i often skip some of my thought process, and lack a comprehensive map for my audience to follow. with rereading and revisions this is easily remedied, especially with the help of peers.
finally i think my style is a little bit unorthodox. i don't love following all conventional writing techniques. i try to stick to things like varying sentence length, and a clear style, but especially concerning things like five paragraph essays, the bare bones model isn't exactly my style. i am more of a blog writer, or humorous writer; i love writing in a more casual setting.
maybe i am selling myself for more than i am worth, or completely missing the mark on others perceptions of my style, but this is my "diagnosis"!