Important elements in Writing

To begin, I really enjoy writing. I am probably my worst critic when it comes to my own writing, despite the corrections or complements i do receive about my work. I feel like writing is something i could do forever and never get sick of, not that it means I'm great at it. My biggest weakness when i write varies with each piece I'm writing and what it is about. Normally if I am writing something about me such as an experience, I tend to write too much. I have heard from different people that you can never write too much but, I've heard that it can be negative as well. I know that when I tend to write a great amount it is very easy for me to get off of the main subject and almost ramble on about other things. Once i really start to get into my writing I think I can get pretty caught up in it, leading me to write a super amount. Another weakness of mine is where to start. When i first read a given assignment that I have to create and write, it is normally pretty tough for me to find a starting point. My mind wonders very easily and I can't focus very well when beginning. But, once I do get the ball rolling I can usually maintain a high level of focus and the juices start flowing. Something I would categorize as a strength and a weakness when i write would be grammar. I love English and it is a strong subject for me, so I am normally really good with grammar and it drives me nuts to read or hear improper grammar. However, in my own writing sometimes i get lazy with correcting it. Also, after learning that it is so important to show instead of telling when writing, i feel that is definitely a weak spot for me also.

With that said, i think the three most important rules or parts of writing are creativity, focus, and structure. I feel the best part of writing is that you have the freedom to be as creative and descriptive as you want, and that is something to take full advantage of. If your writing is dull and boring, it then becomes less detailed and involved in what you are explaining or proving. That clearnly does not state your point well.

Secondly, focusing on your topic or idea is absolutely essential to the writing process. As i mentioned before, I struggle with this subject often. When you pay full attention to what you're writing and stay on track with the main objective you can get your opinions and ideas across in the best way. Sometimes it is easy to lose focus and get off topic which leads your purpose to be unclear. As long as you are involved in the main idea of your writing, it can be well thought out and accomplished vividly and correctly.

Finally, the third important guideline for writing in my opinion is structure. When writing you need to meet the requirements for the given assignment such as a certain number of paragraphs. Your thoughts and ideas need to be clearly and neatly illustrated and set up to get your point across in an organized manner. Also, grammar is a very important element in the structure of a work of writing. Sentences, spelling, mechanics, and other functions of proper grammar are of course necessities in a good paper.

In conclusion, the three elements of creativity, focus, and structure, are all important elements needed to construct a great work of writing. When writing I try my best to keep all of these in mind and accomplish what each of them represents.