Composing as a Process
The claim the author is trying to convey to us is writing is a process and not a product. We undergo the process of exploring, planning, drafting, and revising just to produce a piece of writing. However, if we want to write towards better products, we have to practice and develop our skills at writing itself.
Freewriting
This reading tells us that freewriting is an excellent way to write our intentions without our instinct for perfection judging us for our mistakes. We may have a good idea that we want to write on paper, but if we stop to think about how to word the sentence, or how to explain our point, we may lose the idea along those tracks.
Shitty First Drafts
In this reading, the author tells us that crummy first drafts is essential for good writing. Lamott explains that the purpose of the first draft is to jot down everything that we can think of and utilize the same ideas in an orderly fashion for our next draft. Afterward, we need to make adjustments where necessary.
Response
Reading the following texts allowed me to gain more confidence in writing because I often get overwhelmed that my writing is not good enough and is not acceptable. However, these texts explain mistakes are allowed in writing and it is what makes us a better writer. This way, I can write without feeling the urge of my writing required to exceed perfection.