My Writing Process

When I actually get around to writing, the process is very long and stressful. I often get extreme writer's block and then I'll have a moment where I can type for a half hour straight without stopping. I also talk about my subject with my mom a lot because she is better at coming up with ideas than I am and she knows a lot about, I'd say, everything.

Something else I tend to do is look for any sort of excuse to get up and do something besides what I am supposed to be doing. Maybe I'll start watching TV (because it's usually on and in the same room at the computer) or go to the kitchen when I am really not hungry or check my phone or send some random Snapchats about how I need to be doing my homework, ironically enough.

 The picture above is a messy representation of where my writing process happens. I spend a lot of time thinking, planning an outline, and collecting evidence so I am not left in the middle of typing my paper and not clear on how I am going to back up my statements. I like doing this because I can relate English to math: it's like a formula. All you need to do is create your intro, body paragraphs, and conclusion and list the points you want to make in each paragraph. From there you can write your paper smoothly while knowing exactly what you want to say.

I like to do this in a place I am comfortable or around some other people to help me brainstorm. First I show a picture of me on my bed with a notebook attempting an outline, next is me at the dining room table which is closer to where my family is, and the last is a picture of me at the computer, which shows me actually typing my paper.

This second picture shows how I write, in steps similar to those pictured but probably in a variety of orders. First I am shown on my bed brainstorming; I often think I have a good idea, but then as I think more I just end up confusing myself and having to come up with another idea. The second picture shows notes I take, describing the possible outline, layout, evidence/supporting info, and sentence fragments for and to use in my paper.

The next two sketches show me at the computer sighing, typing, and deleting, as I always have trouble getting started or end up with three different intros I could use. Then I talk to my mom for ideas and can actually figure out something substantial to write.

Soon after I decide to distract myself and procrastinate for a while by watching TV. After that I will get tired and refuse to work anymore, so I sleep and wake up and the process starts all over again, eventually resulting in my finished paper.

Here is the link to the essay I read regarding writing processes: http://vizedhtmlcontent.next.ecollege.com/CurrentCourse/priorandshipka.pdf