When it comes to writing or my process of writing, I tend to do things that are seen as unorthodox. I have certain steps that I follow every time I write but I don’t have a specific order. Usually when I am assigned a writing assignment, I block everything out at that exact moment and think of ideas of how I am going to approach this certain type of writing. I ask myself what the topic is, if the topic is something I can make interesting or a topic that I would be better off writing in a generic form. The biggest question I ask myself is how much time I would have to effectively complete the writing without taking too much time out of my daily routine. Once I am clear of what the topic is, I usually get straight to writing. I don’t believe brainstorming is effective. I’d rather just put the idea I have in the writing then later seeing if it works with the message I am trying to relay in the certain writing. Plus brainstorming means that I am spending more time than necessary on the writing. I just try to write whatever comes to my mind on the topic. I find it to be effective because I tend to overthink when trying to find an idea and then I just end up sitting there with a blank mind. I just let whatever comes to my head flow onto the paper. This method could be described as a free write in a way. Once I felt that I have thoroughly completed my writing, I then go back and change some ideas that I put down earlier but usually the finishing product isn’t heavily revised. When it comes to writing, my main goal is create and interesting, creative and informative writing in the least amount of time possible.
English 1102: Hamilton and Writing