Creative Writing

Question 1

6 first thoughts:

Answer 1

1. Keep your hand moving
2. Don’t cross out
3. Don’t worry about spelling, punctuation, or grammar
4. Lose control
5. Don’t think. Don’t get logical.
6. Go for the jugular

Question 2

10 rules

Answer 2

1. Learn the rules before you break them
2. Writing is more craft than art
3. Believe in yourself even if no one else does
4. True inspiration must be earned by writing
5. Write to be great, not rich
6. Get used to despair
7. Fail
8. Keep your writing exercises in perspective
9. Be prepared to fight your demons
10. Stay out of sight

Question 3

Pedagogy

Answer 3

The work of a teacher

Question 4

Surreptitious

Answer 4

Acting in a stealthy way

Question 5

Apoplexy

Answer 5

Fit of extreme anger or rage

Question 6

Acquiesce

Answer 6

To consent or comply without protest

Question 7

Autodidactic

Answer 7

Self-taught

Question 8

Unobtrusive

Answer 8

Inconspicuous (not noticeable)