Describe what happens when you know you have to write. How do you feel? What do you think? What do you do? And, in detail, how do you work?
Exploring this Topic
The following questions and suggestions provide a useful checklist for this assignment. You don’t have to respond to all of them in your paper, but do take time to consider each one as you explore your writing process.
When do you usually begin writing? Do you begin your work as soon as you know you have to write, or do you procrastinate? What do you do to delay the task?
What time of day do you usually write? Where? Describe the place, scene, or setting in detail. What kind of light do you prefer?
As you write, do you sit, stand, recline, squirm, pace, take breaks, exercise, meditate?
What pens, pencils, or types of technology and books do you use? Do you have a favorite kind of paper?
Do you eat or drink while writing? Listen to music?
How are your spirits when you write? How does your body feel? Are you tense, relaxed, nervous, hungry? Why do you feel the way you do as you write?
When you write, do you do more than one draft? How many? Do you edit and proofread? What kinds of changes do you make? Be specific.
Do you share your work with anyone? Who?
