This time, write 300 words on how the revising/writing process works for you; in other words, “how I write,” rather than “why I write.” Post your finished essays here. Give your revision number, identify your techniques. Good luck!
Edit of Stacey's second paragraph
Brad's edited third draft
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Some Student Sentences from the Revision
Comment on what you like about the sentences I've chosen and make a suggestion for a revision to at least one of the examples. Build on today's exercise!
“I would write about anything; by “anything” I mean I would write about the color of a slug, what time of day it was.”—Stacey
“It is like a digging a hole inside of me in search of an answer. I knock, dig, and examine what I have found.”—Hiromi
“I was writing scenarios for the student plays and special events, articles for the student news paper, and epigrams on my friends and professors.”—Natalia
“I enjoy creative activities: painting, craft, and cooking. However I like writing the best.”—Rosaria
“As you know, most Chinese people are introverted; they are not good at speaking out their feelings.”—Catherine
“If I would have written those sparkling ideas and amazing stories that used to cross my mind, I would be richer than J.K.Rowling; however, a leopard never changes its spots.”—Larry
“Under the sea, I observe the creatures more thoughtfully than ever, thinking of how to write about them.”—Ritsuko
“The more I read and write, the more I feel satisfied with my life.”—Suzanne
“I would write about anything; by “anything” I mean I would write about the color of a slug, what time of day it was.”—Stacey
“It is like a digging a hole inside of me in search of an answer. I knock, dig, and examine what I have found.”—Hiromi
“I was writing scenarios for the student plays and special events, articles for the student news paper, and epigrams on my friends and professors.”—Natalia
“I enjoy creative activities: painting, craft, and cooking. However I like writing the best.”—Rosaria
“As you know, most Chinese people are introverted; they are not good at speaking out their feelings.”—Catherine
“If I would have written those sparkling ideas and amazing stories that used to cross my mind, I would be richer than J.K.Rowling; however, a leopard never changes its spots.”—Larry
“Under the sea, I observe the creatures more thoughtfully than ever, thinking of how to write about them.”—Ritsuko
“The more I read and write, the more I feel satisfied with my life.”—Suzanne
Monday, January 22, 2007
Why I Write REVISIONS
Post the revised copy of your essay here. Read an annotated and clean version of my fourth draft. I've reduced length to 282 words, for a total saving of 40 words from the third draft and a total of 65 fewer than the second draft. That's 20% , Stephen King's recommended cut, but barely! Can you accomplish the same?
Be sure to comment after your revision on what you did to cut out the "fat" in your writing. You can send me an annotated copy of your revision if you wish to share your processes online.
Bring your new drafts on Thursday. Last class this term.
Be sure to comment after your revision on what you did to cut out the "fat" in your writing. You can send me an annotated copy of your revision if you wish to share your processes online.
Bring your new drafts on Thursday. Last class this term.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Why I Write
Post your finished essays here. I've gotten mine to third draft stage. Find the second draft in the comments section. Read an annotated version of Brad's second draft revision that includes a clean copy of the third draft at the end.
NOTE: Be sure to include your "Greek Techniques" at the end of your draft. Also, make an effort to have a spell, grammar checked, word-processed copy of your essay ready for Thursday's class. We will be doing extensive work on the essays. The more essays, the better!
For more information on the standard essay, see Jennifer's three-part series on the essay.
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NOTE: Be sure to include your "Greek Techniques" at the end of your draft. Also, make an effort to have a spell, grammar checked, word-processed copy of your essay ready for Thursday's class. We will be doing extensive work on the essays. The more essays, the better!
For more information on the standard essay, see Jennifer's three-part series on the essay.
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