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What I've Learned During My Time As An Odyssey Writer

Even though this chapter is closing, the Odyssey has given me the tools start my new beginning.

Nathan Vinson

Oct 03, 2016

Florida A&M University

What I've Learned During My Time As An Odyssey Writer

OdysseyOnline.com

I wrote my first song when I was seven. I won my school Tropicana speech contest in the 4th grade. By the time I graduated from 5th grade, I was writing full-fledged, fictional stories.

When I became an Odyssey writer, it's like everything came full circle.

Over the past 9 months, from week to week, I've written articles and listicles on various topics that appeal to me- from my decision to attend a historically black college all the way to Zayn Malik- and it's been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

I've almost learned too much about myself since becoming an Odyssey writer. I've gained a literary fearless, a strong desire to tell the truth, but most importantly my own voice. With each piece, I've gotten better, faster, and stronger (word to Kanye). I've learned what my strengths and weaknesses are as a writer, and a small addiction to online shopping thanks to those weekly incentives.

All in all, Odyssey has been a great platform to share MY views and opinions on topics that interest ME. It hasn't always been easy; there have been nights that I couldn't find inspiration and had to pull an article from thin air.

But I did it.

I also have to say thank you to any and everyone who has ever shared, or viewed, and article of mine. The support has been overwhelming.

And now that The Odyssey has given me my wings, I think I'm ready to fly.

Before I go, I've categorized every piece I've written for Odyssey which you can view below:

Thanks for reading. Stay tuned. I'm just getting started.

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