A simple process.

Though my writing process varies from time to time, I think everyone starts off in the same general area. What am I writing about? This tends to be the first thing we ask ourselves. Personally, I scan my prompt (if there is one) and pull important points that may improve the structure of my writing piece. I sit, as I am now, and grab a thought. Perhaps a point that would introduce my thought to the reader- get them comfortable and warmed up to the idea. Its at this point were I release my hands and let them do the talking. After several paragraphs have been formed I read through what I have, checking for simple grammer mistakes and to make sure that my points are meshing and flowing together. In my opinion (seeing how this is a blog) I think most people, including myself, struggle with their writers voice. My writing process changed drastically when I began writing in the voice I would normally talk in. My points make more sense to the audience as well as making it clear to myself. Just because we write it doesn't mean that we have to sound extremely "formal" or "intellegent." Yes, we should revise and be thorough with our work, but it shouldn't clog our thoughts for our writing process. After I have written what I believe to be a sufficient amount, I read the whole essay and nit pick my thoughts and points. If the pieces fit at that point, its time to share it with another reader.