I have started this course through Udemy and have been doing the exercises as drafts here. I won’t release them as individual posts rather I will group them here.
Exercise One: Lists – Computers I have had in my life:
Gateway laptop
HP Pavilion
HP laptop
Microsoft Surface Book
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Asus Gaming laptop
Alien ware
MacBook Pro 17″
MacBook Pro 13″
MacBook Air
TRS80 Model I
TRS80 Model III
IBM PC Jr.
Packard Bell
Toshiba laptop
HP tablet computer
This was a three minute writing exercise, letting my thoughts flow. I had to pick a topic and just create a list writing for three minutes only. I had forgotten about a few of these and I missed some as I look back on the list.
Exercise Two: Why? – Why I want to write three minutes
I want to write because I want to get my ideas out in public
I want to write because I would like to be a published author.
I want to write because I like to write and want to get better.
I want to write because I would like some residual income after I retire.
I want to write because it would be a great hobby when I retire as well as creating some income.
I want to write because I think I am good at is now.
I want to write because I want to get my opinion known.
I want to write because I would like people to read my blog posts and get something out of them.
I want to write because I love some of the things I do and would like to share those ideas.
Exercise Three: Random Connection -Words beach, foam, madness, athletes and portrait
I picked five words and given three minutes construct a sentence, paragraph.
Standing on the beach, my favorite beach on the island of Kauai watching the foam created by the breaking waves I’m thinking of the madness of it all. The surfers out, waiting for the waves show what athletes they are with the balance and vision to ride that perfect wave. Their eyes studying the horizon, watching the swells makes for a great portrait in my minds eye. With all that said, making a living as a screenwriter would me much more difficult than making aircraft. I’ll just lay back on the sand and contemplate my coworkers while on my vacation and smile.