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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) | 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) | ||
*[http://people.cohums.ohio-state.edu/mccorkle12/images/meeting.gif. Audience] | *[http://people.cohums.ohio-state.edu/mccorkle12/images/meeting.gif. Audience] | ||
=== Freewriting === | |||
You can use prewriting tactics such as freewriting. This helps you to relax and loosen up some before you start writing on your accutal topic. When freewriting you should write non stop for around ten minutes. You can write about anything and you don't have to worry about grammar or wording. It's an exercise that gets your brain working on creating ideas. (Hacker 7) | |||
=== Brainstorm ideas === | === Brainstorm ideas === | ||