Becoming a better writer

A question was raised the other day in class of whether I believe I have become a better writer. Using the many resources I learned from my english class, I am a better writer. I learned from Picturing Text that a picture can have a different meaning depending on what I choose to exclude from the writing, and the reader’s point of view. With the last project, I will not have enough time to inform my listeners of all the ways I have composed myself -I must choose what to exclude. I can also improve my writing by helping others with the edit process.

Mary gave the class tips for a final edit process. First, edit for the paper for meaning. Editing for meaning helps the organization process. The next step is to use the same process on each of the paragraphs. Another process of editing is reading the paper out loud. Reading out loud helps with clarity. I helped my daughter with a paragraph she was writing, and a thought came to mind of what I learned in class. I have room to improve, but I am starting to see myself as a better writer.

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