Planning, Writing, and Revising

2. To learn how to Increase the number of expert processes you use. Use your time effectively. Revise after feedback. Planning, Writing, and Revising

3. Start by answering these questions: Does it matter what process I use? I don’t have much time. How should I use it? What planning should I do before I begin writing or speaking? What is revision? How do I do it? Planning, Writing, and Revising

4. Start by answering these questions: What is revision? How do I do it? Can a grammar checker do editing for me? I spell check. Do I still need to proofread? How can I overcome writer’s block? Can I use form letters? How can I get better feedback? Planning, Writing, and Revising

5. Expert Writers • Realize that the first draft can be revised. • Write regularly. • Break big jobs into smaller chunks. • Have clear goals for purpose and audience.

6. Expert Writers continued • Have several different strategies to choose from. • Use rules flexibly. • Edit after the draft is complete.

7. A Model for Writing ONE THIRD analyzing, gathering, and organizing. ONE THIRD drafting/writing. ONE THIRD evaluating, revising, editing, and proofreading. A Formula for Using Time

8. Activities of Writing • Planning • Gathering • Writing • Evaluating • Getting Feedback • Revising • Editing • Proofreading

9. Invention Techniques • Brainstorm • Freewrite • Cluster • Talk to Your Audiences • Storyboard

10. Post-Writing Activities • Revising • Editing • Proofreading

11. Overcoming Writer’s Block • Participate actively in the organization and the community. • Practice writing regularly and in moderation. • Learn as many strategies as you can. • Talk positively to yourself. • Talk about writing to other people.

12. Overcoming Procrastination • Set a regular time to write. • Develop a ritual for writing. • Try freewriting. • Write down the thoughts and fears you have as you write. • Identify the problem that keeps you from writing. • Set modest goals and reward yourself for reaching them.