A look into my writing process

When it comes to the process of crafting an essay, I’d say that I am a pretty “traditional” writer. Typically, I enjoy making diagrams and filling my paper with various ideas and topics that I have. I only spend a few minutes working on this until I move on to drafting. During drafting, I try to write any thoughts I have that are related to the topic. I draft out my introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs. I don’t waste a lot of time thinking of a “perfect” word or phrase that I should include. This process can take anywhere from an hour or longer to complete. My favorite step that follows drafting is editing my paper. I give myself a break between the two. When it comes to editing, I will always be the first person to edit my paper. If I feel that it is necessary, I will allow a friend or two to look over my writing to offer me tips. I mark my paper for incorrect grammar and spelling and will substitute old sentences out for cleaner ones. Sometimes, I will rewrite all of my paragraphs if they are shaky. Editing is the lengthiest process of them all since I tend to change every little detail of my writing. Once I complete editing, I write out my final draft. Before I turn in my paper, I reread my writing and check for any final errors or ideas that I want to fix. I then pass my paper on to some more friends for one last check through. If I am pleased with how my essay turned out, I submit it.