Writing Process As The Way You Use Written Words - 1349 Words

Webster’s Dictionary loosely defines the writing process as the way you use written words to express your ideas or opinions by a series of actions that produce something or that lead to a particular result. What struck me in this definition is the word â€Å"actions.† I began to think about what series of actions I use when I write a paper, speech or in some cases a sermon to be used in the Youth Worship Center at my Church. I also began to think about authors whose books I like to read, i.e. Hemingway, Dickens and J.K. Rowling, and what their writing processes might teach me about becoming a better writer. As I began to pick apart my writing process and actions I tried to compare myself to these writers in very specific ways to see how I†¦show more content†¦Hemingway often talked about the time of day he did most of his writing. He liked to start early in the morning, actually first light, when it was most quiet and he wouldn’t be disturbed. I donâ₠¬â„¢t do anything well early in the morning because I’m just not at my best. For me, I need to be wide awake which means I need to have had a shower, caught up on all the sports news by watching ESPN, ate some breakfast, and got my day going. I actually do my best writing late afternoon when the hardest part of my day is over. Dickens had many great books and the central theme was usually his portrayal of social injustices. He wrote with such vivid descriptions that it was easy to actually feel his writing. Being descriptive has always been a challenge for me and so I sometimes lean to far the other way and use too many adjectives to describe a situation or character. I’m working at being more succinct with my verbiage and am trying new ways to use the best word to fit the dialog. When I begin working on a writing piece, I have some very specific rituals. I like to start late in the afternoon in my room. My door must be closed so that I’m not susceptible to distractions. I have two windows in my bedroom and I like to