Thanks Razor, you have reflected well on the articles. I am glad you found some interesting and helpful advice. I will be interested to hear how you find using character portraits helps you with your writing.

I agree with you about the importance of planning out the story. I have to say I am guilty of rushing into the start of a story and then not know where to go from there! It is so much better to take the time to know where you want the story to go, even if you do decide to change it along the way.

If you have not already started thinking about assignment 2, then you can now. There was some confusion with the last student about how to edit the piece of writing you pick. I would really like you to paste the chapter, and then note all the things you would want to change. I don't want you to rewrite the chapter, but to make note of any grammar, puncutation or editing changes you would make.

Please let me know if you are not sure what to do. It might help to look back at how the instructors comment on students work, as that is really what I want you to do.

Good luck
Aussiegirl