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 may hep you in approaching the rough draft for your memoir? How might you approach this process differently from how you have dealt with drafts before?
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 Monday.
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