By: Max Jarck
Writing is something that I wish I did more of and understood better. I love to read books, articles, plays, and more and this love of reading sometimes makes me want to write. I hardly ever satisfy this desire because I’ve never really been taught how to write. I definitely want to take creative writing here at Georgia Tech so for once in my life someone will help me become a better writer. So, most of the times I write is when I’m required to for class.
Like the picture at the top of this post I never really get truly stuck writing. I can normally brainstorm something up and if I need a boost I put the earbuds in. If that doesn’t work well…lets just hope it does. Many papers or other writing assignments I typically don’t prewrite for which I know
is not good. Some of the best writing I’ve done is the product of good prewriting. Inn these cases I draw some weird flowcharts which to others may look like some weird conspiracy theory ravings but to me tell me thegeneral outline of my paper. If my prewriting isn’t great then my revision is horrid. I can never bring myself to significantly change what I’ve written. There is definitely a lot of room for improvement in my writing process.
Everyone has there own writing habits such as setting, food, music, etc. To get a sense of how I write I think how I’m writing this very post typifies my habits. Currently I’m sitting on my bed after getting home for work. I have a large glass of water to stay hydrated or maybe in this case rehydrate from mowing grass in the Georgia heat. There’s a Paul McCartney record on the turntable. (Check out his new singles) I typically don’t eat or reward myself for reaching certain points during writing.
I am a timely and organized person so deadlines are never really a problem for me. In this very class I asked for an extension because I really didn’t think id have much time due to work and vacation and I ended up turning the assignment by the original due date anyway. I’m horrible at procrastinating because I get too anxious if I haven’t done everything.
Writing is something I wish I did more of and I see a lot of room for improvement. I doubt I’ll ever reach Hamilton’s level but my goal is to improve.