- What type(s) of writer do you consider yourself to be? In my career I work in a fast-paced work environment that is deadline driven I find myself falling into the category of being a Sequential Composer.
- Does your writing process include several of the above approaches? If so, which one? At times I can be a bit of a Procrastinator with the tendency to justify that I can work well under pressure and stress to complete the task at hand.
- Does your writing process seem to be successful? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your approach? As a Sequential Composer I feel this is a strength that I possess by writing notes and creating an outline I look at the big picture and start to plan the draft.
- Do you think it might be beneficial to try a different approach? Why or why not? I believe by looking at the Heavy Planner and Heavy Reviser strategies and incorporating some of these styles into my writing it can enhance my finished product. As a Heavy Planner using more of a careful thought process of really thinking about and focusing on my writing and then as a Heavy Reviser writing out those thoughts and eliminating any writing that is not a contributing factor to the draft leading to the final product. https://www.flickr.com/photos/79656086@N03/7655269802/
I learned from my fellow classmates that they are both heavy revisers and this is where I would like be in adding this skill to my own writing. In having a more creative writing style I do believe this would allow my writing to flow more. I am a bit of a planner and organizer and these tendencies are implemented into my professional and personal life. I found their posts very informative.
The classmates I replied to are:
Michael Dominguez
Hunter Murrell
Hi Cynthia,
ReplyDeleteIn regards to #3, thank you for sharing that you create an outline prior to writing to see the big picture first and then do the draft. As a "Heavy Reviser" seeking to implement "Sequential Composer" style I found it to be difficult with out a guideline on how to even start that practice. I tend to overthink my writing before I even finish writing so your insight is genuinely beneficial.
Many can relate to your #2 due to the fact that pressure makes many work well. I feel that I've practiced that numerous times. However i believe that if I can incorporate your #4, it would enhance my writing products as well. Do you have any plans to improve your editing over your planning?
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