Saturday, August 29, 2015

1.8 My Writing Process

  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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/ 
Reflection
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 

2 comments:

  1. Hi Cynthia,
    In 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.

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  2. 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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