Nothing In Particular

The dictionary states that style is something particular. In attempting to answer the question for today's blog, "What is Style?", it would seem rather complicated to lay down some distinct and particular answer. In today's world style is a thing that is placed upon a pedestal in the world of fashion and if one were to fall off of this particular categories pedestal one is left in shame and open to criticism. In the world of writing there are a number of pedestal's from which to fall. Due to the large variety of writing styles an author must first establish themselves within a particular category of writing and than be scored accordingly with whichever group they assimilate to. Recently I have found myself to think much more deeply about writing and critique. It seems that no matter the category one chooses to be placed within one is susceptible to criticism none the less.

The world of writing is a harsh world to be a part of because there is always some way of doing things that is most favorable to the elite few we feel are worthy enough to tell us whether or not our work is good. To me it seems silly that writers are so turned off from sharing their work with the public because of this system of critique. I find it disheartening that so many writers are left questioning their work primarily due to the definition of style. Style should be something unique and open to change with nothing placed upon it so as to fit inside some particular idea. If not for the worlds vast majority of styles there would be nothing interesting for us at all. Therefore I think style is anything and everything that anybody finds fitting with him and/or herself.