Even when we start very young, such as at age 12 or 15, we come to writing with a rich inner life. We have had so many thoughts, ideas, fantasies, and opinions. When we first start writing, what we're doing is practicing giving a tangible form to those thoughts. You can see your inner voice on the page. You're used to talking to yourself inside your head, but now that voice is visible to you and it can talk to others. This will feel embarrassing at times, because this voice makes complete sen...
