Modern Library Writer's Workshop chapter 1

What I love about this chapter is that it is all about letting the reader know that anyone can write. Everyone has their own story and this text clearly states it should be written. The text stresses that you do not need to know what is going to happen in a story before you begin writing. Some authors interviewed said that they allowed the characters to lead the way for their story writing.

I could definitely relate to the "Rules for the First Draft" section. The text states, "Do it. Hemingway said that the only thing that really matters about the first draft is getting it done. You are looking for the sound and shape of a story, and this is the only place you can hope to find them. So get to it" (Koch 22).

I liked this section because my first drafts are always terrible. But, for some reason, after I begin typing the second draft everything become a lot more clear and better.

I would like to encourage my future students to do A LOT of writing. I feel it is so important for students to confident in the writing process and know what works best for themselves. I thought this cartoon was cute and ties in nicely with this blog.