“The first draft of anything is shit.” ― Ernest Hemingway
Category: Writing Skills
A Novel Idea
From the advice of my tutor, I am now in the process of turning assignment 5 into a young adult novel. This seems a daunting task especially as I hadn't thought of it as such when I started writing it as a short story. Having made the necessary edits on my last two assignments and reflective commentary, … Continue reading A Novel Idea
Nearly There…
Re-draft, re-draft, re-write, edit...
A Welcome Retreat
I'm a terrible procrastinator. There's always some notable distraction that takes me away from writing and I start to feel frustrated. I should by now have a routine where I leave the mundane chores for another time and let the dust settle, the laundry pile up and the dinner cook itself...like that's ever going to … Continue reading A Welcome Retreat
Reflections on Assignment 5
Writing Skills is completed. Assignment 5 is sent and I eagerly await my tutor's feedback. I feel much better about this assignment because I gave myself enough time to develop a story. I took notice of the assignments statement: step beyond most of the experiments and projects you have tried out so far, and move into a … Continue reading Reflections on Assignment 5
Done & Dusted
Assignment 5 is finished! Writing Skills is done... Along with... 3 Moleskine classic notebooks: 2 purple, 1 red 3 Moleskine reporter notebooks: black 5 Pilot V5 Precise extra fine pens: purple ink 2 Pilot V5 Precise extra fine pens: green ink 3 Pilot V5 Precise extra fine pens: red ink Endless cups of tea Morning … Continue reading Done & Dusted
Reflections on Assignment 4
Oh dear...I'm deeply mortified about Assignment 4. I knew when I sent it off that it wasn't good and boy was I right! I should've given myself more time instead of leaving it until the last minute...literally. It's really important to do the exercises and take my notebook everywhere. When I look back at my … Continue reading Reflections on Assignment 4
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Learner
The last few months have been a challenge. I haven't enjoyed the course as much as I did in the beginning. Procrastination has become my frenemy and I am increasingly frustrated with myself. I had to extend a deadline from November to December and wrote assignment 3 in sheer panic because I was about to … Continue reading The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Learner
Monday Morning
New York City Sunrise
Writefully So... 