I think that Lamott is quite confused person and her sentences aren't in an order.I agree with most of her arguments especially those that are compared with something.
''The right words and sentences just do not come pouring out like ticker tape most of the time.''
This sentence is all about inspiration, and it is often connected with writer's feelings because the writer is not always ready to write and express his thoughts.He needs a little time to concentrate or he just needs a new environment.Students are having big problems with inspiration, e.g they have two hours to write an essay and they are under a big pressure to finish it.My favourite part in her essay is:
''...and the critics would be sitting on my shoulders, commenting like cartoon characters.They'd be pretending to snore or rolling their eyes.''
I have already said on lecture that they are like audience and they are just telling you that you aren't capable to write or even to think.You are another stupid creature and maybe writing is not for you.Sometimes students have this problem on their lectures because most of their colleagues are nervous when they have to say something.They find you aren't intelligent enough to speak about some problems or you aren't modern enough.Some questions are taboo for you.
I have some doubts about her statement:''Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts.''Sometimes it is not true.E.g. the writer has an idea to write a new book,he has a remarkable thought that is going through his head and he just wants to share it with others.
Maybe the first sentence of the book is the best possible one for someone.
I can just congratulate her on metaphors.Her essay is much more powerful by comparing one thing with another.
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