Thank you for your advice. I kind of do that for my homework assignments and I can see the value in writing two drafts. Do you ever use an outline, or just write? I don't use an outline and I'm wondering if that would help.
Thank you for your advice. I kind of do that for my homework assignments and I can see the value in writing two drafts. Do you ever use an outline, or just write? I don't use an outline and I'm wondering if that would help.
I have tried an outline. It seems to work better if I make the outline after the first draft, as then it helps delete and shorten. Sometimes, after writing, I give each paragraph a category, then group them together. I also write it in Google Docs, and colorize parts that have the same thought, and regroup it that way. Still takes me a long time, but helps with the organization.
Wow! That’s a cool process. Unfortunately i don’t always have the time for that much editing (full time school, part time work, full time wife and bun mom!)
I've only been writing for 6 months. I need to find a way to decide when to say enough, write smarter the first time around, and publish. I'm paranoid about documenting facts, so that takes time. Also dealing with kids and stuff, so I'm under the gun to finish off more writing before making the Target run! I write one post every 3 weeks, but want to get to twice a month.
Thank you for your advice. I kind of do that for my homework assignments and I can see the value in writing two drafts. Do you ever use an outline, or just write? I don't use an outline and I'm wondering if that would help.
I have tried an outline. It seems to work better if I make the outline after the first draft, as then it helps delete and shorten. Sometimes, after writing, I give each paragraph a category, then group them together. I also write it in Google Docs, and colorize parts that have the same thought, and regroup it that way. Still takes me a long time, but helps with the organization.
Wow! That’s a cool process. Unfortunately i don’t always have the time for that much editing (full time school, part time work, full time wife and bun mom!)
Is this a process that has evolved over time?
I've only been writing for 6 months. I need to find a way to decide when to say enough, write smarter the first time around, and publish. I'm paranoid about documenting facts, so that takes time. Also dealing with kids and stuff, so I'm under the gun to finish off more writing before making the Target run! I write one post every 3 weeks, but want to get to twice a month.
I hear you! Life can get far too busy too quickly.
I agree that documenting is so important. And I feel as if people don't care that much about it anymore.