First off, thank you to those who read my articles. I truly appreciate those who like, share, or comment on my articles. No one has to do that and yet, I will continue to write. To me it's not about the attention my articles get or whether people agree with my way of writing or what I am writing about. It's about the fact that I am writing about anything I want to write about and enjoying it. So, I figure I would share my thoughts on why I am an Odyssey creator and it may spark your interest to become one as well!
1. Diversity
Being a writer makes me a better reader of others' content. I learn about things I had no idea about, nor other people's concerns in the world. Not only is the the content diverse, but the viewpoints are diverse. I am no longer streamlined into my ideas, but I appreciate what other people think more.
2. Creativity
It's fun! It keeps my mind moving and interest in current events, buzzwords, or trending topics. Besides that it allows me to fully express my opinion and take on anything and everything I want to share
3. Therapeutic
I came to a point in my life where I needed something more in my life. I had just gone thought a rough patch in life and I needed a way to express my thoughts. I had an empty gap in my life and if you know me, I need it filled. So I dove into something else. Instead of finding a new series on Netflix to binge watch, I chose something for myself in order to express myself, therapeutic-like. I needed structure and a new outlet. This was the perfect thing. I have weekly deadlines and am in a community of other writers. I enjoy reading their articles, as well as them reading mine.
4. Relaxation
I love sitting on my bed with my laptop on Thursday nights (because my deadlines are Friday mornings and lately I have been waiting until the last minute) and typing away. It's a modern sense of journaling and sharing it with others so that others who may feel that same way have someone to relate to or you feel others relate to you.
----------
My story starts at when I saw an ad in my school's announcements which caught my eye. It said that the Odyssey at Bradley University was looking for more creators and I jumped at the chance. I am also fortunate to be an ambassador for my university in addition to being a creator which means I try to grow our community with more creators, or writers.
Odyssey has come to be a strong, trending site for young adults to share their thoughts and views on topics. Creators write about their feelings, places in life, experiences, struggles, and viewpoints. If you're interested in developing yourself and out to try something new, go to https://muse.theodysseyonline.com/apply to learn more about how you can join the community!
