Writing Can Be Fun?

I was never really a big fan of writing. To be completely honest, I am a little self-conscious about my writing, which I think is what makes me dislike it so much. But something this has changed since starting my Writing and Reading class at Drexel. The curriculum of my class seems to have improved my writing in a short amount of time.
Each week when we are assigned to read a chapter from the Allyn and Bacon Guide to Writing, I take in what I am reading and try to use it in all of my writing assignments. So far, I have explored writing lengthier, more complex, and insightful pieces of writing than I have in previous years. Using the ideas of rhetorical writing, open and closed forms of writing, creating an interesting argument, and using such elements as audience and genre, I have successfully made posts to the 32 and Chestnut Blog, the Discussion Board, and completed an essay that I am proud of.
To comment more about the 32 and Chestnut Blog, I have found it useful so far in boosting my confidence. It gives me the practice and experience of writing a piece each week instead of other Writing classes where I might be sitting through a lecture and do a writing assignment every so often. The same can be said about the Discussion Board posts that have to be made each week. The only thing different about the Discussion Board is that students can reply to other students's posts to get a discussion going about a topic posted and can give reviews of other students's work. Reviews are extremely helpful when learning how to write a paper worthy of getting an A.
The articles assigned to be read before class are ones with varying issues and arguments that are helpful to get an idea of the different styles of writing. I like that there are tests on these articles because it shows me what a memorable article is like and what a forgettable one is like. After reading, I ask myself what the point of the artcile was and whether is was clear to understand or not. It is an example of what should be done, or not done when writing an essay, post, book, etc.
I like the curriculum of my Writing and Reading class because I have learned a lot about what it takes to become a better writer. I like the fact that I can hand in something I have written and not be as scared about what the reader might think about it. I am still not the greatest writer, that I am sure of, but I can see that I am improving and that, to me, is a big accomplishment.