Inspiration in writing and the different styles of writing come from many different shapes, forms, and techniques. For example, In the article, ‘6 ways to be a productive Hemingway-level badass,’ written by Drake Baer, shows how one of the greatest writers in the world, shows his techniques in his ability to write. From using standing desks only, writing his thoughts out first on paper, to getting up at 6 o’clock in the morning, every morning and devote his time purely to writing. In his own words, Hemingway states, “There is no one to disturb you and it is cool or cold and you come to your work and warm as you write.”
How can you create fiction when reality comes to call? An article that Carolyn Chute wrote about the struggles an author goes through writing a story, when she is trying to cope with living her everyday life. She shows the process of wanting, craving to write, but her family life, social life, and just life in general, things need to be done, and it’s hard going from one life to the other and having the time to sit down and actually get into the creative process of writing. Reading the article that Carolyn Chute wrote, showed me more of the distractions that comes along with trying to write as a college student. Setting aside time to do homework or just even attending school, doesn’t actually mean that’s what you will be doing in that time. We have a generation where it is hard to write a paper and have a tab open on an “untitled document” and not have a social media platform on another tab. Constantly, clicking back to every time you get bored or would rather watch a youtube video. Distractions come in many different ways as a college student. Social media distraction is a big one, but say you can control that. What about the things you can’t control? Such as work, kids, other obligations, stuff happens, things come up. Could I become a better writer? Of course! I always think there is room for improvement in everything a person can do. So I created a list of six things I can do to prepare myself to become a better writer for the future:
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Samantha Hawkins
1/31/2017 09:18:07 pm
You're a great writer, and your steps are very useful!
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Sabatino
2/1/2017 05:40:28 am
I enjoyed reading this insightful post. Nice summaries of the readings and a clear personal process for being a productive writer--with an emphasis on removing distractions. Thanks for sharing.
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2/1/2017 02:10:49 pm
Yes. I agree with sitting comfortably to write is the wrong way to go. Sitting in a comfortable seat with a foam cushion, a lamp next to you to see your writing well and some nice smooth jazz playing, some heat in your fireplace, and a hot cup of tea on a desk next to you to detoxify your body for a healthy brain for concentration so you can to think is so not a productive way to get work done. A great way to get your writing done faster is to turn your air all the way down with the freezer and refrigerator open for a very cool and refreshing air so you can be as cold as possible. Another great thing is to sit on a spiky chair with some thorns on the seated part for added discomfort, as well as some very loud music to keep those eardrums ringing for great concentration!
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JEAN BADOU
2/2/2017 01:19:00 am
I like this sentence in which you said " Any social media should be stored away and out of sight." because I think it is very helpful in the sense that when you are far from social media, you can be more concentrate and get your work done. You won't be checking on your phone every single time you here a sound.
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