The Writing Process
Starting writing is always difficult even for the most experienced writers; and, an even more significant challenge for beginning writers. According to Mr. Donald M. Murray, author of Teach Writing as a Process Not a Product, writing is a process of discovery, and it has three necessary steps: prewriting, writing, and rewriting. The most important part of this process, the prewriting, sometimes passes imperceptibly through beginning writers' eyes; at first view, it seems a real waste of time. Although prewriting is hard work and can vary from person to person, it represents the majority of the total work, being an essential part of the writing process. The step of researching the topic and putting ideas on paper, even in a disorganized way,
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It should be the first tool not only for this paper but also to improve his or her knowledge in some area. Moreover, the process of discovery opens new questions in the writer's mind, allowing his or her experience enhancement. Even if the writer is an expert on the subject, the research can confirm his or her theory, or a new information found can change the writer's point of view expanding, even more, his or her knowledge about the topic. When the writer is researching, the writing process begins; the researched points become the first paper; the second writing is some phrases and more thoughts; and, the third one, maybe, is the first draft. In fact, doesn't matter how many times the writer rewrites his or her ideas, each time is part of the prewriting and part of the creative process. Mr. Murray says "Prewriting may include research and daydream, note-making and outlining, title-writing and lead-writing." So, each time the writer read his or her notes a connection is established with the subject, and it is a continuous process of enhancement.
To sum up, the prewriting should be the most significant time a writer spends on his or her text. Researching a topic and writing thoughts in a confused way are the important part of the process; so rereading and rewriting, as many times as needed, connects the writer's ideas with the written subject. Indeed, learning how to write as a process and not a product gives beginning writers an opportunity to increase knowledge about the topic as well about the writing process. As an essential part of all process, do not underestimate the power of the
It should be the first tool not only for this paper but also to improve his or her knowledge in some area. Moreover, the process of discovery opens new questions in the writer's mind, allowing his or her experience enhancement. Even if the writer is an expert on the subject, the research can confirm his or her theory, or a new information found can change the writer's point of view expanding, even more, his or her knowledge about the topic. When the writer is researching, the writing process begins; the researched points become the first paper; the second writing is some phrases and more thoughts; and, the third one, maybe, is the first draft. In fact, doesn't matter how many times the writer rewrites his or her ideas, each time is part of the prewriting and part of the creative process. Mr. Murray says "Prewriting may include research and daydream, note-making and outlining, title-writing and lead-writing." So, each time the writer read his or her notes a connection is established with the subject, and it is a continuous process of enhancement.
To sum up, the prewriting should be the most significant time a writer spends on his or her text. Researching a topic and writing thoughts in a confused way are the important part of the process; so rereading and rewriting, as many times as needed, connects the writer's ideas with the written subject. Indeed, learning how to write as a process and not a product gives beginning writers an opportunity to increase knowledge about the topic as well about the writing process. As an essential part of all process, do not underestimate the power of the