Ecology of Language & Place Spring Quarter 2009Instructor: R. Chamberlain & R. McKinnonWriting Workshop :
Profile Of Yourself as A Writer
4-8-09
1.
Jot down brief responses to the following questions. (20 min.)2.
Break into groups of two or three. Take turns discussing your ideas. (20 min.)3.
Complete the worksheet after class as a short, informal one or two page essay. Reflectupon your ideas; give more details; be honest with yourself. (60 min.)
Due:
Monday, April 13
File your notes for this workshop in your class portfolio under“Class Workshops.” Post your essay online for your writing group.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part 1: In-Class WorkshopWhat Makes You a Successful Writer?
We all have success and failure stories about ourselves as writers. What is one success storyabout yourself as a writer?
What is one failure?
What are your strengths as a writer?What are your weaknesses?What do you think makes writers successful?
Part 2: Writing Habits
How do you go through the stages or steps of writing?
Describe your process.
Do you pre-write?
(Journal notes automatic writing, etc.)How do you organize ideas? (Clusters, outlines, walking and thinking)What are your working habits? (Do you write by day or night, do you write by hand or with acomputer, etc.?)How do you get started on writing your manuscript?
How do you prepare yourself to begin?How do you do research?
What kinds of resources to you consult?
How do you structure your time and schedule in approaching deadlines?
Tell a story about procrastination (a true confession).
What were the effects?
How do youdeal with procrastination?
How does it inhibit the depth and complexity of ideas?What do you do to get excited about writing?
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