Write, write, write!

I've encountered more students than not who haven't had the pleasure of creative writing guidance. I say this because among a number of "superfluous" school classes, writing to simply express oneself (as opposed to persuasive essays, book reports, etc.) has been dropped or at least given short shrift in its importance.
So I urge everyone, regardless of whether you think you have anything worth writing, or can't spell, or whatever stops you, to get to the keyboard or pen and have at it. A journal, 2-paragraph rant, blog, cartoon word balloon, whatever format you want: jump in! The water may seem cold, or filled with Ghosts of Writing Assignments Past (reference Charles Dickens), but will soon become your own. Your experiences, ideas, passions, humor, anything you want can be put into words; and believe me, once you really get going, you'll find a voice you never knew.
I look forward to reading your future work!