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=== Find an audience ===  
=== Find an audience ===  
It is important for writers to think who they are writing for; therefore, think about who will be interested in the essay?  
It is important for writers to think who they are writing for; therefore, think about who will be interested in the essay? Whom does the essay want to reach? Who will agree with the views in the essay? What sorts of information and evidence will the audience find most compelling? All these questions need to be considered while choosing an audience. (Lunsford 14)


=== Brainstorm ideas ===
=== Brainstorm ideas ===
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=== Clean up ===
=== Clean up ===
Make an outline of the pre-write that will clean up the ideas.  It will include an introduction with a thesis statement, some arguments with supporting details, and a conclusion.  For example, the outline will be like the following:  
Make an outline of the pre-write that will clean up the ideas.  It will include an introduction with a thesis statement, some arguments with supporting details, and a conclusion.  For example, the outline will be like the following: (How do I get started writing)


               1) [[How do I write a strong introduction?|Introduction]]
               1) [[How do I write a strong introduction?|Introduction]]
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*[http://www.germaineahoston.com/How%20Do%20I%20Get%20Started%20Writing.pdf. How do I get started writing?]
*[http://www.germaineahoston.com/How%20Do%20I%20Get%20Started%20Writing.pdf. How do I get started writing?]


== Works Cited ==
*Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
*Lunsford, Andrea A. Easy Writer. 3rd Ed.  Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006.
[[Composition FAQ]]  
[[Composition FAQ]]  
[[Category:Composition|Getting Started]]
[[Category:Composition|Getting Started]]

Revision as of 13:12, 11 July 2006

Writing is a not a process that deals only with a pen and paper; it also involves the brain. Writing is not as easy as it looks, and the toughest part about it is, "how do I get started?" The following are some ways that will help writers get started with the writing process.


Usage

Find a focus

Try to come up with a focus for the essay.

Find an audience

It is important for writers to think who they are writing for; therefore, think about who will be interested in the essay? Whom does the essay want to reach? Who will agree with the views in the essay? What sorts of information and evidence will the audience find most compelling? All these questions need to be considered while choosing an audience. (Lunsford 14)

Brainstorm ideas

With the focus and audience in mind, come up with related ideas.

Go head and pre-write

Write down all of the ideas on a piece of paper. Write down anything that pops up in the mind.

Clean up

Make an outline of the pre-write that will clean up the ideas. It will include an introduction with a thesis statement, some arguments with supporting details, and a conclusion. For example, the outline will be like the following: (How do I get started writing) 

             1) Introduction
                 A) I love school. (Thesis Statement)
             2) Arguments
                 A) I see my friends in school everyday (Add examples)
                 B) It is fun to have Snack Time. (Add examples)
                 C) I enjoy sports a lot. (Add examples)
             3) Conclusion
                 A) I wish I can go to school during the summer too.

Write the first Draft

There is no final draft for an essay; there is always more room for proofreading. Write the first draft as if it is the one to submit. When finished with the first draft, proofread and edit much as possible. Once the first draft is complete and proofread, continue the writing process with the second draft and then the final.

The Rules

There are no specific rules on how to get started on writing because not every writer is the same. Some writers decide to brainstorm and write their first draft right away; on the other hand, some writers write three to four rough drafts before submitting in their final drafts.

Links

Works Cited

  • Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
  • Lunsford, Andrea A. Easy Writer. 3rd Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006.

Composition FAQ

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