While
doing the pre-writing exercise, I realized that I am my toughest obstacle. The biggest obstacle for me is getting
started.
I tend to think about what I’m
going to write and how I can organize it for quite some time before I actually
put pen to paper and even then I rethink and rewrite until I find my
direction. One of the techniques I have
learned is to free write which allows me to write what comes to mind and then
pick and choose what works for the point I’m trying to make. I also procrastinate and spend too much time
doing research. I don’t like to write
what I think; I’m more comfortable writing what I know and supporting it with
good citations.
Deidra I feel the same way about writing what I know. I also spend way to much time researching as I want to know all aspects of the issue before I start to write. I also like to know how the paper will flow before I start to write. I agree just starting to write is sometimes the biggest obstacle. I like that you suggested free writing. I do this also just to get the ball rolling. Great post, I love the inspirational touch.
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