Comments on Write and Earn a Living: What's Your Writing Process?

Hi Zenwriter,I enjoyed your insights.Writers have ...

2009-01-06T16:28:00.000-04:00

Hi Zenwriter,

I enjoyed your insights.

Writers have different writing processes. And I think your comments are valuable for those who work best with a plan.

I find I'm far better off going with the flow, because I'm first and foremost a creative writer; however, others may find greater success using your methods. It depends on a writer's style and the process that works best for him or her.

I know there are some writers who won't work with an outline.

Some people seem to do better flying by the seat of their pants, others do far better with structure.

The important thing is to find what works best for you and to use that so that you can produce the amount of writing you desire.

The writing process either hinders or helps writers to accomplish their writing objectives.

Planning gives you the confidence to see your writ...

2009-01-06T02:26:00.000-04:00

Planning gives you the confidence to see your writing to the finish.

Also, if you make it a habit to write without planning and run aground half-way through, it damages your morale and affects future productivity. You’ll hesitate to write the next time around. You will begin questioning whether the act of writing is worthwhile because you often get nowhere.

Planning may take a little time and may even be painful, but you can see the reward in your writing.

Don’t sit down to write until you have a plan, no matter how sketchy it is.

Hi Sarah,Yes, creativity flourishes when it's not ...

2009-01-02T14:08:00.000-04:00

Hi Sarah,

Yes, creativity flourishes when it's not reigned in or regimented. I sometimes wonder if it's because of a conflict between left and right brain.

I find I can produce far more content this way--and I rarely suffer from writer's block.

Sometimes, worrying about what to write hinders the process.

It's wonderful when you get to the point in your writing where you give yourself permission to just let go.

And, as you say, editing can come later.

Letting work sit also is always valuable to the editing process. When you come at it with fresh eyes, you can see, far more clearly, any sections that need revision.

That is exactly how I found my writing style. Wri...

2009-01-02T13:11:00.001-04:00

That is exactly how I found my writing style. Write first, correct later. It is very freeing, and allows me to get creative because I consider nothing as “wrong” until I have finished the first draft.

That is exactly how I found my writing style. Wri...

2009-01-02T13:11:00.000-04:00