My Writing Process

·      1. What type(s) of writer do you consider yourself to be?

Considering I waited until the last minute to write this blog, I would say I am a procrastinator.  I typically won’t start the paper until the day before, or even the night before.   Sometimes I will look at the assignment immediately after it is assigned and think about some ideas I want to discuss, but I never actually start the assignment until a day before it is due.  

·  2. Does your writing process include several of the above approaches? If so, which ones?

When I write, I rarely ever write a rough draft.  I just write the final draft and reread it once for errors then turn it in.  This is because I do it the night before and just want to get it done.  So I normally go with the procrastination approach. On the assignments I do significantly better on, I write a rough draft and revise it on my own and send it to my dad to give me advice. So I exhibit some traits of a heavy reviser on occasion.

·  3. Does your writing process seem to be successful? What are the strengths and weaknesses?

I’d say I am a mediocre writer.  The amount of time I put into my writing is very minimal, but I’ve never been terrible on an assignment.  When I do begin writing, I focus and work hard on the easy until it is done.  I put away all distractions, and focus on the assignment for the amount of time it takes to finish.  Being a procrastinator is my weakness.  I would do much better on my writing assignments if I spread out the time I spend on the assignment throughout the week opposed to cramming it into one writing session.

·      4. Do you think it might be beneficial for you to try a different approach? Why or why not?

I would benefit from the attributes of a heavier planner.  I do better on the assignments I plan out, and take the time to think about what direction I want to take the assignment.  It typically takes me longer to write my essay because I haven’t really thought about what I want to discuss.  Planning before I write my final draft would reduce the time it takes me to complete the assignment and also help my write a more cohesive essay.