1. Sommers reflects on how inspiration impacts whether or not students engage in a review and revision process. Can you think of a time when you, as a writer, felt as though a piece you were working on just flowed right and did not need revising? Did you review it anyway or did you simply leave it as is? Was this a personal piece or something for a class? I personally view "inspiration" as being a positive thing when writing, but how might it harm a writer based on the argument that Sommers presents?
2. Sommers includes quotes on "rewriting" from "experienced writers." Many reflect on how there is not necessarily a clearly defined line between drafts or even how the term "draft" may vary from writer to writer depending on his process. How might you bring these ideas into courses, such as 2135, where there are clearly defined deadlines when students have to turn in drafts of their papers?
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