Metacognition: Short Story

Overall, I think my thought process for writing my short story worked pretty well. As always, once I got a good idea, I had no problem with the beginning of the story. My thoughts flowed pretty quickly, and, after listening to Mr. Allen's advice, I found it very helpful to just type and wait for the right words to come. It was the middle part and ending that were more difficult for me. I think those are the most critical parts of any story. All the beginning has to do is capture the reader's interest in some way, but the middle must intensify the plot and put pressure on the characters, and the ending must have some sort of resolution and leave the reader satisfied. At first, I was overwhelmed by all the requirements I set up for myself. In a way, I think my expectations were limiting my thinking. I wanted my story to be perfect. Honestly, I expected myself to be as good as the great writers of our time, and the truth is, I can't be that good. 

Once I came to that important realization, everything became easier. I began judging myself on my own standards, and I was much happier with the writing of my story. In any future writing assignments, I think I will remind myself to forget all expectations and just write.