When confronted with a writing assignment, initially I experience excitement and nervousness. I engage in free writing to allow my thoughts to flow, followed by a critical revision process that improves structure and clarity. Over time, I've grown to distill my writing more effectively and to be comfortable writing about intricate subjects with better writing quality.
When I'm asked to do a writing assignment, I often feel a mixture of excitement and nervousness. The process of free writing can be a liberating exercise, allowing me to pour out ideas and thoughts without being hindered by concerns about grammar or punctuation. It's a form of brainstorming in a quiet place, letting creativity flow for a set time, like 10 minutes. Something is thrilling about watching raw thoughts materialize on the page.
Once the free writing is done, the task of revision begins, this is where I feel challenged and rewarded. The act of refining my writing, searching for those places where 'there are' and 'it is' lurk, replacing them with stronger, more direct sentence constructions, feels like honing a piece of rough wood into a sleek sculpture. Journal writing also changes with time; as I progress, I am more comfortable offering my opinion and tackling more complex topics.
The shift in my abilities is often stark when comparing my earlier works with recent pieces. Before, the sentences might have been bloated like a 49-word run-on, but now I distill them to their essence, sometimes to as few as three words: 'Omit needless words.' This philosophy, as well as incorporating key interviewing skills when needed, has sharpened my writing. Writing quality, both in style and grammar, is crucial to effectively communicate ideas.