Tuesday, April 30, 2013

How I Became a Writer by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Chapter 1

What were the subjects of Phyllis' early writing attempts?

Vocabulary:
occupation (1)
dismantled (6)
tribulations (8)
harried (9)
impromptu (14)
solemnly (20)

Chapters 2 - 3

In what ways was Phyllis' early work poor?  List some of her reflections on her early rejection.

Vocabulary:
implausible (29)
correspondence (33)
preceding (35)
senile (37)
calisthenics (38)

Chapters 4 - 5

Why would it be difficult to create a title for a book?

Vocabulary:
pseudonym (48)
dilate (49)
sardonic (51)
enamored (62)

Chapters 6 - 7

What parts of the writing process does Phyllis not enjoy?

Vocabulary:
contrived (73)
vagrant (74)
indignant (74)
mediocre (84)
manuscript (93)
scrutinize (96)

Chapters 8 - 10

What are some of the lessons about writing that you have learned?  What piece of advice seems to stand out the most?  Why?

Vocabulary:
cope (98)
dilute (99)
fervently (108)
jodhpurs (111)
laborious (118)
surreptitiously (127) 

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