The Writing Process… What’s your Purpose?

Here is a little guide to explain the writing process to you aspiring writers.

As a writer, you must have a sense of purpose before you even start to write. Your purpose will decide what and how you will write. If your purpose is to inform your reader, then you will probably write in an informative style. You definitely won’t be writing a fairy tale or even poetry.

So how do you find a purpose? You may been assigned a task. Analyse the task and find out exactly what is expected out of you. That is not very difficult to do. All you have to do now is to do what it says.  Another rule is: When in doubt, ask!

The biggest challenge is faced by creative writers. For creative writers, there are virtually no boundaries to rein in their creativity. Very often, the limitation is in the minds of the writers themselves. So how do you find a purpose?

The purpose should come from the “heart” of the writer. You will find it easier to write about something that interests you. You will also find it easier to write about things that you are especially knowledgeable about.

Finally, do research. Read widely. Talk to people who write and do not be afraid to seek advice from those who know.