Not Me!

Moe Sylliboy, 49, graduates in June from the three-year Aboriginal Media Program. Throughout his studies he's done placements at East Link Community Cable in Truro, N.S. Learners were asked to write for 10 minutes on topic of what I fear. Then then if they wanted to, read their work aloud to the class.

By: Moe Sylliboy

Reading out loud in class, or just about anywhere, is one of the things I don't like.

But if I have to do it, or once I get started, I'll give it a try.

Making mistakes in pronouncing the words or stuttering over words may make me look like I don't know how to read well.

But, other than reading out loud, trying to write a story on my own is my biggest fear. Because I really can't write a good story, that's what I tell myself.

Copyright Ann Hanson
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There are some really good writers in our class. And their stories are well written and it shows readers what a well written story should look like.

I worry over what words should be used or how to put my thoughts together, where to put all the right breaks in. Commas or periods? I worry if it makes sense or if the reader will understand it.

But what I really fear is that once I do a story, that I can't please the teacher or editor.

And I have to keep writing and writing and writing and I get frustrated with my work.

And it discourages me that I can't get it right.