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» Scribe4u - Natural Writing

I don't know Kelli. I don't remember ever learning how to write. It was a very long time ago. It seems it was a natural process for me. I'm sure there were certain formulas about thesis writing and essay writing that I was taught. And when I took classes for technical writing, I was taught definite procedures within that context, some of which you mentioned.

Creative writing: I purposely try NOT to follow any rules or procedures other than what my natural rhythms lead to.

I do believe, however, that proofreading and revision are important. What came from my muse through my fingers sounded brilliant at the time, but often when proofreading, I find little things that will best tell the story with some rearrangement.

Good questions!

-- posted by Scribe4u

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» MsB35 - Teaching writing.

Hi Kelli,

I myself am a teacher of a younger aged group of children; I teach 9 - 10 year olds. I had been a science teacher for the previous five years and last year I moved down to the elementary level. It was quite a switch to teach all subjects rather than one. I had no idea that I would really enjoy teaching writing. I also show them the steps in the writing process and yes, I try follow them also. It seems like such a natural process.

Boy! Do they buck their bridles when you tell them that they'll have to write a final copy after editing the rough draft. I initially explain this to them of course, but it never really sinks in until they have to actually do it.

My first year was a successful year though. We scored well on the NM Writing Assesment. I hope we can score as well this year.

Good luck to you this year,
Cherie Banister

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» humorous_sage - How I Usually Write

My own writing begins with a quest for things I feel emotional about. Then, I rough out an outline on my computer where I identify the key points of the piece. I often use the outline as a series of headers although I usually delete each header after covering it. After completing the rough draft, I give the piece 3 - 30 rewrites. If my work doesn't sell, I do another series of rewrites.

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