the act of writing is more than sitting down and writing something.
you really need to know what your writing or else it won't make sense
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- Feb 2025
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Think about how your own writing process fits with what Hale and Lamott have to say. Is yours similar? Different? Is there any new information you have learned that you did not know before exposure to these works?
Like Hale and Lamott, I try to start my work early in the week to avoid procrastinating. I also get stuck on what to write about and end up with short, vague sentences that lack details.
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You may recall from past experiences that some resources refer to prewriting as planning and some texts refer to writing as drafting.
I can relate because in high school and middle school we would warm up by quick writing before writing essays
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In truth, every writer must develop his or her own process for getting the writing done, but there are some basic strategies and techniques you can adapt to make your work a little easier, more fulfilling and effective.
This is true because each person has a unique learning style that helps them understand and retain information. For instance, I learn best by taking notes while the teacher is explaining something. If I don't, I tend to forget the material later on, especially if we revisit that topic in the days that follow.
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But anyone who has procrastinated or struggled with writer’s block knows that the writing process is more arduous, if not somewhat mysterious and unpredictable
I believe this is the main idea
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