One of the things you'll hear me say over and over is that writing makes you think more clearly. Another is that the more you write, the easier you will find writing. I have to remind myself of these things on a regular basis, too! Lots of things can count as writing -- things you might not really consider, because we have all been trained to consider only formal writing as "real" writing. But a friend of mine posted a link to this article today, and it reminded me to think of all writing as writing. It also had some really good tips for getting into the writing habit. Please read it, and then comment on this post with your reactions and any tips or strategies you might have. Due date is Monday, October 6, at 3:00 p.m..
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Delete(Side note--Oh my word, NaNoWriMo is freaking HARD.) I've tried so many times to keep a journal/write a piece/commit to a daily sort of anything at all and somehow I'm just not hardwired for it. But I think group accountability is a great way to keep yourself involved, and, for me personally, one of the few tools that will keep me goal-setting and coming back with contributions on a regular schedule. Overall, pretty rad concepts.
ReplyDeleteThe article let me know it is ok to only write a little at a time. I always think that I need to sit down and write pages and pages, but as the author said, 20 minutes of writing is 20 minutes of writing.
ReplyDeleteI've done NaNoWriMo before - I think 3 years now - and this matches my experience pretty closely; it's definitely true that being forced to write so much turns off your perfectionistic inner editor. And having friends keep you to your goals is a very good way to stay on track. Although, I never thought to do a weekly inventory, and that seems like it would be super helpful.
ReplyDeleteI think that the article was very interesting. Thinking about writing everyday really is a scary thing, or at least is seems to be. After reading the article it gives the idea of making a habit of something makes it easier to keep up with, and by setting goals it allows you to continue writing without all the fears.
ReplyDeleteThe article I read showed me I should be careful what I write and what your going to put into your the subject that your working on.
ReplyDeleteWith the amount of time in the day, I don't find myself spending it writing. That might have to change in order for me to become a better writer. I usually have the attitude that I can just sit down for a few hours and knock out a paper, but slide by with a B. I want to be better at writing. S/N, your class makes me feel... not as smart.
ReplyDeleteI think the issue with a lot of my writings is that I try to write how I think someone wants me to write rather than writing in my own style. My writing style isn't wonderful but it's better when I write about topics I enjoy writing about. I tend to put more effort into writings that interest me.
ReplyDeleteI, like the author, often find my self caught in the binge writing trap. In this trap i find myself writing for long periods of time about a lot of information but by the end of it i do not recall what i was truly writing about. That is why i believe the 30 minutes a day technique caught my eye. Setting this limit would allow me to actually mentally digest and process the information that my paper is focused on.
ReplyDeleteReading this article made me realize that I do not have to restrict myself to a limit. Writing can be freeing and doesn't have to be so formal all the time, especially when you are doing research and need to brain storm. I liked how the author described planning out your writing in "big picture" and "daily writings". It made me think of how I could personally plan out my own writing.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this article, I find it extremely helpful in terms of providing better tips for writing. Writing comes hard for me and when I have to write, I really have to work hard at it. This helped me realize that I have been approaching writing papers the absolute wrong way. I just need to keep working at it daily to become a proficient writer.
ReplyDeleteThis article really made me think! I personally like to write fan fiction (when I get the chance and when the writing bug bites me with an idea) and I love writing in general. Being a creative person, I thrive in things that I can express my creativity. For example, in my Intro to Literature class spring semester, our final exam project was to write a story (any plot, setting, time frame, etc.) about a theme that we learned about. Needless to say, I got an A on it! I think that the writing every day for a month to achieve a certain word count is great! I'd love to try that when I have the time!
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