12 truths I learned from life and writing is the title of a new TED Talk from Anne Lamott.

I’ve embedded it at the end of this post, but I think this is the “money” quote from the talk which would be most useful for teachers. I’m going to share it with students and have them respond to the prompt right below it:

What does Anne Lamott say are the keys to being a good writer? Do you agree with what Lamott is saying? To support your opinion you may use examples from your own experiences, your observations of others, and anything you have read.

I’m adding this post to Best Posts On Writing Instruction.

Here’s the video of her talk: