Personal Narrative: My Writing Process

My writing process has changed since I entered college. I now have theses certain steps I have to do to get my mind ready to write. Before I used to just write whatever came to my mind and hopefully it made sense. Now I take my time and think about what I am writing. I would never have people read my essay and give me feedback I would just turn it in how it is. It takes more time for me to complete my essays then it did before. Before I start writing, I read the essay prompt multiple times and brain storm what I am going to write about. If I can’t think of anything I ask someone else to read the prompt. I ask them to tell me one of their ideas and then I create my own ideas. Once I get my ideas and know what I am going to write about, I have to find a marathon of a show to watch. I used to think I use the shows for the sound; but the dialogue from the shows helps me from some of my sentences. This process would never happen in high school; I would write my essays in school so I don’t have to do anything when I go home. I wouldn’t ask anybody to read the prompt and give me one of their ideas if I was stuck. I’d hope that I answer in my writing when I turn it in. …show more content…
While I am writing I ask myself if I am staying on topic and answering the question. The supports are important and help shape what I am trying to say in my essay and answer the essay question. That is why I start with the supports and the conclusion; and save the intro for last. Writing the intro for me is the hardest part. While I’m writing I am always thinking on how to start my essay. The supports of the essay ease my way into how to start the essay. I did not realizes I had this problem with starting my essays until I got into college. Whenever I had to start my essays I wouldn’t even think about how to start it. Whatever came to mind would be how I start the