Shitty first draft for paper one
Writing again felt very weird. I did not start spewing out words necessarily like how "Shitty First Drafts" said to do. I found that if I start with spewing my thoughts on a page that they will get so scattered that when I return to them later, I am even more confused. So I made an outline before writing my shitty first draft.
I found that my outline is truly where I would write a bunch of nonsense, with lines drawn to a bunch of thoughts that could maybe relate. Then, when I wrote it down on the page, I could start connecting my thoughts better. I also could see on my outline when I mentioned certain ideas to make sure I was not being too repetitive in my draft.
I tried to distinguish the differences in my genres, but I know that there still is a lot of work to do. I was not feeling totally confident in it because I still need a lot of feedback on what direction I should go in. But thats the type of writer I am. I need to talk things out with people in order to get my head on straight and visualize completely what I am going to be writing about. So I am very much looking forward to when someone can reread my essay and help me get a better grasp and mold my paper into something good.
I found that my outline is truly where I would write a bunch of nonsense, with lines drawn to a bunch of thoughts that could maybe relate. Then, when I wrote it down on the page, I could start connecting my thoughts better. I also could see on my outline when I mentioned certain ideas to make sure I was not being too repetitive in my draft.
I tried to distinguish the differences in my genres, but I know that there still is a lot of work to do. I was not feeling totally confident in it because I still need a lot of feedback on what direction I should go in. But thats the type of writer I am. I need to talk things out with people in order to get my head on straight and visualize completely what I am going to be writing about. So I am very much looking forward to when someone can reread my essay and help me get a better grasp and mold my paper into something good.
Similar to you, I struggle when it comes to writing. I am a more mathematical person, so I find it challenging to just write and have it all come together. I can relate to you saying that you are ready for feedback to help guide your essay in the right direction. Feedback is pertinent for my writing because it helps me realize what I am missing and what I can improve on. Just remember that you are not the only one who finds writing weird! I am excited for this course to improve my writing as I am sure you are too. Great post!
ReplyDeleteLike you I found it hard to start especially after so long of not writing over the summer but unlike you I did manage to get the flow going and it did help in my writing process. While this helped me it sounds as though your outline helped you more however my first draft is most likely more akin to your outline rather then your first draft.
ReplyDeleteI really like your idea of using an outline for your writing. I think it could be very beneficial since our writing processes seem similar. I think it would help me organize all my work and it wouldn't be as over whelming and disorganized as trying to do a shitty first draft like Lamott did.
ReplyDeleteI definitely found it challenging to start this paper after so much time off and I just couldn't get the rust off. I'm not sure if it was the prompt or what but just like you I felt a lot of my thoughts and ideas were just me reaching to make connections that really aren't there. just as you said I'm defiantly gonna need the help of peer review to try to organize my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLike you and the commenters above me, starting the essay off after such a long time not writing was a challenge, but once I started I was able to get back into the groove and write smoothly. Unlike you, I didn't write an outline, but it was definitely a good idea to and I may steal that next time. I also have a lot of work to do so I'm kind of nervous for the reviews.
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