It was an extremely engaging session as I heard about the author (Ms Balli) share her unique life stories and how she got the inspirations to write her stories. Through the session, I was able to learn a few skills in helping me to start writing a story. For example, it was her sharing on using the 5W1H where I found it useful to start my train of thought (Who are you? Where are you from? What do you need to say urgently? What are you trying to understand? etc.)

One of the activities I enjoyed was the part where we were able to do a free writing activity where we needed to fill in the blanks. (Character wants ______ but _____, so ____). During the activity, I learnt an important thing that I felt not only applies to writing but to many other careers and in life. It was a quote by American novelist Anne Lamott. "You own everything that happens to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better." This quote struck me to feel we have to learn to be real in life and not yield to others. Everyone is responsible for their own actions at the end of the day.