Mistakes Writers Make and Lessons Learned

Mistakes Writers Make and Lessons Learned

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video discusses ten common mistakes that can hinder a writing career, such as overestimating intelligence, repressing emotions, being overly idealistic, writing for other writers instead of readers, and sticking to one genre. It emphasizes the importance of community, mentorship, patience, and learning from both good and bad books. The video encourages writers to be practical, explore different genres, and develop a long-term plan for their writing journey.

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the introduction section?

The value of having a mentor

The significance of reading widely

Learning from others' mistakes

The importance of writing daily

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is overestimating one's intelligence considered a mistake for writers?

It results in better writing

It leads to overconfidence and less hard work

It helps in taking criticism well

It encourages more reading

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can suppressing emotions affect a writer's work?

It makes characters more relatable

It hinders the creation of emotional characters

It improves dialogue

It enhances the plot

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common issue with being overly idealistic as a writer?

It improves writing quality

It creates unrealistic expectations

It leads to more publications

It attracts better agents

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is writing for other writers instead of readers a mistake?

It limits the audience

It enhances creativity

It increases book sales

It improves writing style

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be learned from reading bad books?

How to write a bestseller

What not to do in writing

How to develop characters

How to create engaging plots

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the downside of being a lone wolf in the writing community?

It limits support and growth opportunities

It enhances focus

It results in better writing

It leads to more creativity

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