Category: Topic 3: Process
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Is a ‘shitty’ First Draft Really that Important?
Lamott believes that it’s necessary to write a “shitty” first draft but Dila believes there many valid methods of writing.
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Avoid the ‘shitty’ First Draft…or Don’t
Writers should avoid bad first drafts because they set the foundation for the entire writing process. Or maybe they should embrace it?
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Writing Stream of Consciousness
Lamott suggests that in order to get that almost perfect rough draft, you must have a “shitty” one at first. George Dila opposes her concept.
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Musings for Writers
Writing can be hard but certain metaphors can help make it less of a challenge, even to those who dislike and/or have major trouble with writing.
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Metaphors for Writing
Shelley Reid presents metaphors to help think about writing. These metaphors can apply beyond a basic writing assignment or her own examples.
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Week 7: Writing shouldn’t be that hard!
Many feel apprehensive about writing due to the many rules taught to follow. Because it shouldn’t be that hard, experts give some advice.
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Metaphoric writing
How the use of metaphors can develop writing even further to make improvements in development on a deeper understanding.
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A Different Way to View Writing
Shelley Reid discusses how restrictive writing rules can be and how to break free from them in order to become a better writer.
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Different Ways of Writing
There are ten different ways to think about writing. I see writing as a journey or a conversation. My view has widened to see it as a mirror or building.