My Writing Process

Re:My Writing Process by Sir_Cmpwn on Monday March 19, 2018 @11:36AM (#16619191)

I've been blogging a lot more in the past several months than before, recently on the order of an article per week or so. My process is this:

1. Add bullet-point-length ideas to a to-write list

2. Decide to write a post and pick the subject (which comes from the to-write list maybe 25% of the time)

3. Bust out the rough draft

4. Read it for grammar/spelling/phrasing review

5. if (edits > 5) goto 4

6. Share the draft among friends for feedback

7. if (edits > 3) goto 6

8. Publish

Whole process takes 1-3 hours per article.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:My Writing Process by alex_hitchins on Monday March 19, 2018 @02:38PM (#16621617)

Out of interest, do you have a circle of people who give you feedback and vice versa? Like a writing group? I'd be interested in something like this, as I really want to improve my written skills.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:My Writing Process by Sir_Cmpwn on Monday March 19, 2018 @02:41PM (#16621659)

I have an IRC channel that I invite my Patreon supporters to and I like to post the drafts there, as well as to private social circles. If you'd like some feedback on your articles feel free to send me drafts, email's in my profile.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:My Writing Process by alex_hitchins on Monday March 19, 2018 @03:04PM (#16621958)

Very generous, thank you. I might just take you up on that offer.

[ Parent | on HN ]