Successful Writer

As a writer, I will consider myself successful when I can communicate my thoughts clearly and create a piece that others are interested in reading. A deep understanding of the subject matter is necessary, unless it is a piece where you are exploring your thoughts for personal use and reflection.

Generally, topics that I feel strongly about seem to be the easiest to write about. If I am passionate about a topic it certainly shows through in my writing and makes the piece more enjoyable for others to read. I have often found myself writing technology tutorials for others to use. I have a love for technology and this has been a way that I have been able to share that love, while teaching and enabling others to use it more effectively.

When I start a writing piece I just like to type away and get it all on paper. The next steps are editing and reviewing to figure out what needs to be adjusted to make a strong piece. I like to have someone read my writing piece for clarity, and to be sure my views have been expressed clearly. I have often used a mapping strategy to help me organize my writing. I used to use many different strategies with students I worked with and different strategies seem to work best for different types of writing pieces.

There are times however, when writing is entirely a personal piece and I find that expressing my thoughts on paper as a good way to sort out ideas and thoughts. This is often the easiest way to get things off your mind and then move on.