Response to self evaluation questions for Focus on Fiction Workshop |
What do you care most about in the world? My family. If you were to write your own obituary, how would it read? She meant well. What is your physical appearance? How do you fell about it? How does it affect you? Short, roly poly, long brown haired going grey, nice smile and lots of freckles. What do you fear most? Tornadoes. What are your major strengths of character? Dependable, hardworking. What are your major flaws? Quick tempered, touching greatness and shying away. What are you good at? What do you wish you were good at? My job. Completing my writing. If you could do one thing, and you know it would be sucessful, what would it be? Write the great Canadian novel. What are three events from your childhood that helped shape you into the person you are today?My dad leaving us penniless, writing a story in grade1, having a letter found and being embarrassed by its contents. What are some of your annoying habits? Drifting off when someone is speaking to me – I “skim-listen”. It’s where I hear what people are saying and if they have provided enough information for me to puzzle out the gist of their point, I lose interest and go off in my own little world. Starting things but not finishing them. What secret in your life do you hope you never have to reveal? Too personal. What is your philosophy on life? “Tomorrow is another day.” The Scarlett O’Hara philosophy. Take each day as it comes and everyday that you wake is another day. |