Blog #2 - My Writing Process

My writing process is very interesting to me. I think it is kind of funny too. I am a true procrastinator. Most people teach that writing is a process, and writers should start with an invention stage, but I had a friend (a fellow teacher) who always said that the first step to writing isn’t really invention. The first step to writing is really procrastination. I think he was right. I know that’s my first step to writing.

I don’t know why I procrastinate so much. It isn’t like I don’t like to write. I think it’s that I just need to spend time writing, and I never feel like I have time to do that. For me, writing takes a while. I need to focus on it and I usually have to write long papers (30 pages or so), so I have to give myself lots of time to get the work done. I think I really never feel like I have enough time that I can just give myself time to write. This is why I tend to procrastinate. I keep telling myself that I don’t have the time.

The truth is though, I do have the time. I just have to give it to myself. I actually like writing, so I’m going to start focusing on giving myself time to write. That’s why I’ve decided to keep a blog with y’all. If you can do it, I can too!

I encourage you to do what I do when I’m getting ready to write. Get yourself your favorite soda and snack food. Settle down with your computer, and a little “white sound” to filter out distractions, and give yourself some time to write. When people come to interrupt you (which you know they will), tell them you’re writing. Give this gift to yourself! Good luck!