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Anybody who has survived his childhood has enough information about
life to last him the rest of his days."
~Flannery O’Connor
1.
How do most writer’s write a first
draft? How do they feel about it?
How does Lamott feel about
writing? (1-2)
2.
What is the
the down draft
the up draft
the dental draft (4-10)
1.
What kinds of feelings does she
experience as she writes? (4-10)
Anne Lamott
1.
What kinds of messages do the
“voices” send to writers? (1115)
2.
What are some of the ways
that Lamott suggests quieting
those voices? (11-15)
Anne Lamott
List 3 important
reminders
about writing
that will guide
you through
the weekend
as you create
a crummy
first draft.
Sensory Details
“…the vinegar lipped
Reader Lady who says,
primly “Well, that’s not
very interesting is it?”
(Lamott 188)
“…your parents, agonizing
over your lack of loyalty”
(Lamott 188)
REFLECTION

Invention & Pre-writing

Crummy First Draft
Procrastination

Familia Response

Revise

Proofread
• Be prepared for it.
• Taking a nap or a walk can
actually be helpful when writer’s
block attacks.
• Cleaning your closet may
prepare you to write.

Publish & reflect
a.
In this paper, who is your audience? What is
your purpose?
b.
Put a star by your favorite paragraph. Prepare
to read that to a partner.
c.
What part(s) of the writing process did you
enjoy/find helpful? Explain.
d.
Did you procrastinate? If so, what did you do?
Was it helpful? Explain. If not, how did you
avoid it? Explain.