Nessa's Writer Workshop: Assignment 1-3

Thanks to Nessa

Sunday (20100829): Write one sentence about what I want; why I am participating in “Do It, Write!” Be as specific as possible in 25 words or less.

Monday (20100830): Write a list of at least 10 reasons why I haven’t perused or achieved what I want. Using a black marker, scratch out each excuse until I can’t see them anymore.

Tuesday (20100831): Write “I am a …” 10 times based on the sentence from Sunday.

My Assignment Answers

Sunday (20100829): Why do I participate?

I want to be a consistent writer and improve my skills with the help of serious critique and encouragement.

Monday (20100830): Why I haven’t perused or achieved what I want?

1. I don't have a fixed schedule to write.
   
2. I think too much before I begin to write.
   
3. I have not enough time to write.
4. I don't know what to write about.
5. I can't write long story lines.
6. I don't have knowledge enough to write.
7. My vocabulary is not large enough.
8. I get confused with grammar and spelling.
9. I'm concerned about what people will think.
10. I have to get into the mood before I can write.
    

Tuesday (20100831):

1. I am a consistent and skilled writer.
2. I am a consistent and skilled writer.
3. I am a consistent and skilled writer.
4. I am a consistent and skilled writer.
5. I am a consistent and skilled writer.
6. I am a consistent and skilled writer.
7. I am a consistent and skilled writer.
8. I am a consistent and skilled writer.
9. I am a consistent and skilled writer.
10. I am a consistent and skilled writer.

There are thousands of thoughts
lying within a man that he does not know
til he takes up the pen and writes.

~William Makepeace Thackeray