For matters of national security....

I have this exercise for students in Writers' Gym which is:

For matters of national security, an undercover spy has to impersonate you in your everyday life. Write instructions. (1000 words)

When I first set the exercise, I chortled to myself. I was so pleased, in fact, I stopped and had a wee lap-of-honor coffee.
Because, to be honest with you, one of the greatest bonuses in teaching people anything, is that you can set them lessons you don't entirely have to do yourself.  ....read more