Writing Process

            In my opinion, the best conditions for writing are when it is completely silent. I find that this is imperative in order to focus my thoughts and produce decent writing. If I am writing for fun I do not mind playing light music in the background. I like to write at night when I can lay in my bed, with my notebook or laptop, and relax. I have found that I produce much better writing when I am not stressed and give myself ample time to complete a project.

Often times I like to write in steady streams. Once I get into “the flow” of writing I find it difficult to stop. I like to work until I get something done, rather than having my workload spread out. Occasionally I will write in short bursts if an idea comes to mind, or if I have a little amount of time. Revising is vital to my work. My papers get revised over and over again by my peers and I before they are completed. I almost always start with the introduction when I am writing. Starting from the beginning enables me to gain some background knowledge on the topic and comprise a legit thesis.

In order to develop organized paragraphs I need to have a clear mindset. Having a thesis aids in this process. It also helps if I find all of my sources before drafting, rather than adding in random sources later. I like to have a clear outline before I begin my initial draft.