Intro

Your first writing assignment is to write an introduction about yourself as a writer. I'm not interested in how many brothers and sisters you have- rather, why are you in this creative writing class?

Some things to consider:

• Which do you like more, reading or writing? Why? Which are you better at?
• How would you characterize a writer? (Personality, social status, etc.)
• What is your experience as a writer? (School vs. Personal, what have you written, do you keep a journal?)
• What do you like about writing?
• What is your favorite type of writing? (Genre, style, form).
• Do you want to be a writer? Why?

Also: read at least two writers' posts and leave a comment on their page.

Due Friday, 9/4 @ midnight

Welcome

Welcome to Lone Peak's Creative Writing class blog. This is my second year at Lone Peak, and my first year teaching creative writing. I am extremely excited for this guinea pig of a class we have here. I'm going to try out all kinds of stuff on you guys, so be prepared.

This blog will have two functions.

• #1: Assignments, prompts, and other correspondence from me to you will take place on this blog. I will update it regularly, and you can post questions if you have any. You'll always know what is expected of you, and when things are due.

• #2: Each writer in this class will create his/her own blog. There will be a link to each student's blog (as a list on the left of this page). Your blog will be your online portfolio. You will post your writing weekly and other students will read and respond to your work. You will get credit for posting your work and posting comments on other writers' blogs.

Assignment #1
Create your own blog and e-mail me the address (knelson@alpine.k12.ut.us). Feel free to keep this anonymous (come up with a pen name). There are many free blog services out there, such as blogger, wordpress, or livejournal. Surf around and find the one that works best for you.
DUE: THURSDAY, 8/27

Invitation