My Writing Process

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My perception of what it takes to be a good writer has drastically changed through the years. What began as a simple interpretation of the text or topic has since developed into a more conceptual, open-minded, and creative way of thinking and responding. Good writing isn’t strictly limited to that, however. It also includes copious amounts of framework, reading, and research. Now, I am no writing expert myself. I make mistakes, I succumb to the classic case of writer’s block, and I procrastinate among many other problems. By establishing a foundation and mindset for growth and the improvement of your skills as a writer, anyone can follow their process and accomplish their goals. “Framing is a metaphor for describing the lens, or perspective, …show more content…

You might ask yourself, “How can that be? Reading and writing are two completely different skills.” While they are different skills, they both share common connections. To be a good writer, you must be able to read, comprehend, and interpret. There is a variety of ways in which individuals read. There is the style of reading in which you gain next to no knowledge and understanding of the writers desired views. Next, you have the style where you acquire the knowledge and you comprehend the reading, but you fail to apply it to your world and the world around you. Finally, the paragon of reading styles, one who fully digests the reading, can interpret the text with their own words, and applies it towards the betterment of themselves, others, their opinions, and their writing. “Reading necessarily plays a prominent role in the many forms of writing that you do, but not simply as a process of gathering information” (Greene 33). Essentially, to be a good writer, you must be a good reader as well. That involves being able to envision yourself in the writer’s shoes and inquiring about how their experiences shaped them and their writing. By reading into an author’s frame of mind can help you distinguish whether you agree with the layout of their text or their ideas and beliefs in general. It’s an extremely valuable trait to be open-minded while reading, as it can stretch your imagination and help you see new perspectives on topics …show more content…

Reading and research are very much related in terms of becoming a better writer. As a writer, you must read and do research to help clarify your position. By stepping into a world unknown, you have the opportunity to enhance your content knowledge. Gaining intelligence is a key factor when doing research. A lack of informational components to back your statements makes for a very dry and untrustworthy paper. The trust factor increases when readers know you have respectable sources guiding your thoughts and opinions. Like reading, it also magnifies your outlook on certain subjects that were possibly confusing or that you had absolutely no knowledge about. Your readers could possibly be lack luster in the same area you once were, so providing them with that research is essential to their foundation of that topic. I believe there is nothing more suitable than reading a well-informed text. Something that can capture my attention and keep me involved and wondering. I might even do research of my own after reading such. When I have people tell me that my writing kept them engaged and I connected with them on a certain level, or I even answered questions for them, I feel like I accomplished my ultimate goal. To improve your skills as a writer, it is imperative that you establish a process of research to add facts and resources for your own advantage

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