Thursday, July 5, 2012


My writing process.

Sadly my writing process almost always starts the same way, a single idea followed by crippling procrastination. At most times I find it difficult to write continuously on a subject unless it is something that truly interests me. This difficulty has led me to many last minute scrambles to produce an acceptable paper that I can turn in later that morning when class starts. Occasionally, I will get an opportunity to write about something I enjoy and that is when the ink really starts to flow. At these times writing seems blissful. My writing process usually starts by selecting a subject and taking the time to think about many different aspects about it. During this time my observations can range from the literal, to the completely impractical. After I feel like I have come to an understanding with my subject I sit down and begin to write whatever I am planning to write. In regards to where I work best, I like to work somewhere free of distractions. I am just as comfortable writing outside as I am writing in my room with headphones in and music playing while a college party takes place a floor below me (last night and they had fireworks). When I sit down to work, I try my best to complete the most that I can before I stop to do something else. While it is always good to stop and come back to something later, I prefer to try my best to keep my focused during a single period of time. The process of writing is a constantly evolving event with no truly clear-cut procedure. What works with one essay does not necessarily help with another paper or report. While often difficult, writing is always a unique experience, and I enjoy seeing how my thoughts progress when focused on a subject.

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