first blog

My writing process is a little different than the writing process that is now taught in high school or maybe even middle school. I start out by looking over my notes if I have taken any, and then I start brainstorming ideas for what direction I want to take my paper. After I have my idea, I start writing my paper. Since I do not normally proofread after I finish my entire paper, I think through each sentence and proofread a paragraph at a time to see if it fits with what I am aiming to argue in my paper. I would describe my process as unconventional because I only write a first draft that I proofread while I write it, and I also do not make an outline. I write what I feel like is appropriate according to how the paper would flow best. I feel like this process works for me very well. I have never had any problems with this process during school. I have used this process for almost three years, and I have always done well on my papers throughout that time period. My writing process can be challenging at times for a couple reasons. First of all, since I only write one draft, it takes more time because I think through every sentence and paragraph of my paper, even though any writing process will be time-consuming. I have to make sure that it makes sense, flows smoothly, and argues the point that I want to make all at the same time. My process is challenging because since I only write one draft, I need to make sure all of my main points that I wish to argue are in my paper and that they flow together smoothly to make not only a passing but well-written paper.