America’s Next Top Writer?

Starting from a young age, I've always loved writing and have dreamt of becoming an author for young adults and maybe children. I used to go to the library and read at least 2 to 3 books a week. Some of my favorite authors who I have come to love are John Greene, Sarah Dessen, Jodi Picoult, Kate Brian, Robert Frost, Shel Silverstein, and Rick Riordan. I love getting into a book so much that I can't put it down and the feeling you get when you read a good book and don't want it to end. I love the imagery, the diction, and imagining the plot in my mind. I want others to feel the same way when they read something of mine. I want readers to be able to relate to what I have written and know who I am. However, things have now changed along with my interests, but I still want to write (part time maybe?). I like how there's no right or wrong in writing and that I can express my feelings. Although some drawbacks to this career path are that I don't handle criticism well and I feel awkward having other people read my work because I write for myself, if that makes any sense. But I have come to realize that with any occupation I choose to pursue, I will have to overcome obstacles, so I will have to get over these factors eventually.