My Writing Process

As a junior in high school, I have done multiple writing assignments so far throughout my education. I have written a short story, persuasive paper, process paper, poems, essays, journal entries, ........?? To write a well written paper, you need to clear your mind and let the thoughts come to you. I go to a room where it’s quiet so I don’t get distracted and let my mind think. In elementary and middle school, I wrote easy papers or small essays. It was easy to write a simple and tiny paragraphs. The teachers weren’t looking for perfect grammar or ideal sentences. Once I hit freshman year, the papers and writing assignments got more strict. I had to put more time into my writing and make my sentences more advanced. I like writing persuasive
To get started, I go to a room by myself and try not to think too hard about what I’m trying to say. I think of a good beginning sentence and go from there. I try not to write too late at night because I lose sight of what I’m trying to say because I could be too tired or not concentrated enough. Picking a good time of the day is crucial. Getting other homework done before writing can help because then you won’t feel stressed out about other things you have to do. Going to a quiet room helps me write. I don’t necessarily revise my paper as I’m writing it. I write the whole thing then go back through it and make corrections. To write a paper, I use my computer. It’s easier for me to type it than write it out because it takes less time. Having a deadline is easier for me because I know how long I get to write the paper. It helps me get my brain thinking about what I’m going to write.

Writing can be good because it can help you relieve your stress and you can express what you are thinking. Nobody is telling you what you have to write when doing a paper or a journal entry. You get to choose what you think is important and make the paper your own. Everyone can be a good writer if that’s what they desire. To be a good writer, one needs to know how to set up a paper, do research, have an open and positive mindset, desire, commitment, and many other qualities. If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish