Introduction to Composing as a Process
Summary: Writing is a messy process that involves planning, drafting, and revising. The writing process is a compilation of everything leading up to the final product. Writing is an active process, not only are we putting our thoughts on paper, but also creating new ones as we write.
Response: Writing is a long process. However, it is worth the time and effort because at the end of it all, the final product will be the best it could be. Every time you write you learn a little more about your abilities as a writer. For me, writing can be easy once you get into the rhythm of things.
Freewriting
Summary: Normal writing can be restrictive to the writer. With the constant interruptions to fix spelling and grammar, you might lose your train of thought, as a result the paper doesn’t come out as good as it did in your head. Whereas, freewriting allows the writer to be ‘free.’ The writer stops for nothing, simply putting words on paper and eventually the words you wrote will start to make sense.
Response: For me, free-writing isn’t something I’m too fond off when putting ideas on paper. I prefer bullet point lists because they’re quick and concise. Sure in free-writing things don’t have to make sense but then it becomes a hassle to try and make sense of the free-write.
Shitty First Drafts
Summary: The first draft is where you put all your ideas on paper. You might or might not like the ideas but, like the author said, you have to trust the process, everything will work out in the end. Its meant to be a rough outline of what the final draft is going to look like.
Response: The first draft is the first step towards the final draft. There is no masterpiece without a sketch.
Connections
All texts agreed that writing is a process. The first draft or the free-write are usually the first steps in the writing process. Simply jotting down your ideas without fear of being judged. Once the first step is complete, all that’s left is to refine the ideas into a final product that is cohesive and logical.