For your third journal assignment, I want you to read a chapter from Anne Lamott's book, Bird By Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, entitled, ehem, "Shitty First Drafts."
After the reading, you'll notice that there are three questions. You can use any of these questions to guide your reflection on Lamott's piece. But, most importantly, I want you to think about what Lamott says regarding the importance of the "shitty first draft" as it relates to your personal writing process. What could you relate to in the reading? What did the reading illuminate for you? What part of Lamott's observation relates to your recent experience with writing your rough draft for our personal narrative assignment? How did it contribute to the strength of your story?
Please write your reflection on the reading as it relates to your own writing in at least 500 words and post your response on your blog before class on Friday.
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