My writing process is quite similar to a textbook example of a writing process, except I very rarely prewrite. When I do prewrite, I take a good amount of time to think and gather my thoughts before making a rough outline for the writing assignment I'm about to do. I usually just jump right into writing the introduction of my paper and see where my thoughts take me.
I prefer to work in a nearly silent work area when I'm writing. Since I don't usually prewrite, I keep a constant commentary going on in my head while I'm writing. If I'm writing in a loud or busy area, this makes it harder for me to focus on my thoughts. I also edit while I write, so it may take me quite a while to get just a few paragraphs until they are good enough for me to move on to the next section.
I also always read through my paper a couple times after I'm finished writing. This is when I usually edit my grammar and such. I do most of my revising while I'm still writing.
Sierra,
ReplyDeleteMy writing process, much like yours, is similar to the textbook example. I tend to to just start writing and let the ideas come to me, then revise the paper later on. However, I do like to have some sort of organization map to keep my thoughts in line. I think that being in a quiet room is very important to my writing process. Although, I sometimes play soft music. I reread, revise, and rewrite a least five times before I am done with my paper. Good job on your blog!
I completely identify with the "commentary in my head" remark. I am constantly thinking ahead and behind where I am currently at on the page when I am writing. I really need a quiet space to focus on what I am writing. If I do not have a quiet space my brain is all like the dog off of the movie "Up".........squirrel.
ReplyDeleteSierra, I have to have a quiet place to work, also. I can not focus on anything if there are other people around talking and making noise. I need it to be mostly silent in my work space. I also like to be alone when I write. Sometimes I like to write poems, and I have to be alone when I write those.
ReplyDeleteSierra, good description of your writing process. Your thinking and mental planning is a form of prewriting, so don't sell yourself short in that aspect of your process.
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