Timothy Borland

I want to be a writer. In my wildest fantasies, I’m the next George Lucas writing and directing next summer’s blockbuster. However, I think it is important to set SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. I must credit George T. Doran, my teachers, and my parents for helping me learn this time management technique. Keeping this in mind, I have a few specific writing goals for this school year that will help me achieve my broader overarching goal of continually improving my writing in all genres to use professionally. The number one rule I have learned to become a better writer is to write and write often. Even though it’s my senior year I’ve challenged myself with a rigorous course load packed with writing assignments. I will write weekly news and feature articles for my school’s newspaper. In AP Literature, I will critically analyze prose and poetry. I’ll also compose a documentary-style comparative study of the sci-fi genre in my IB Film class. I even have to write a 15-page paper for my IB math class. It could be overwhelming if I didn’t set smaller goals for myself.
I aspire to have a career in communications because if I can stir deep emotions or passion in others, I can change the world. It’s important for me to feel creative. Telling stories through any method: writing, filming, drawing, or even digital design excites me. I can get so absorbed in the process that I stay committed. I stay up all night editing to make the final product match my vision. It’s gratifying to create a story that people can enjoy. This is a way I can bring my passion together with helping people.