Today, I attended the "New Shoots" presentation at the Granville Island, 2016 Vancouver Writers Fest. The experience was unlike any other, and I'm honestly glad that I decided to go. Not only did I meet some well-known Canadian authors, I also learned many new things about writing. For one, I learned that people should pursue their dreams at a young age. They shouldn't wait until their too old, and have lost their passion to pursue their goals. Also, it is important for authors to get outside critique of their work. Only that way, can they see their work in another person's perspective and learn how to improve upon their writing.
It was also interesting to learn that many starting authors prefer to write personal works instead of fiction works like fantasy or sci-fi. After getting to listen to some poems, it has inspired me and has given me more confidence in writing more about my own personal feelings and emotions. After the presentation, it also made me realize that the writing style of each person is unique, and that people prefer to write about different topics that relate to them personally. All in all, the experience was great and I've learned much more about writing, and also how to improve my own writing style.
After the presentation, I went to an art gallery. The paintings and sculptures were mostly abstract, but their interesting shapes and colours really fascinated me. They perfectly represented the different cultures of the artists, and each one felt unique in the way it was made. I felt like it was the perfect ending to a great day at the Vancouver Writers Festival.
