Notes:
- I agree with RLW
- “You are reading to learn about writing” – of course, because it helps us in our writing in many different ways.
- I agree we all have different techniques when we writing.
- Great, advise in making a list of the advantages and disadvantages of using certain techniques.
When Mike Bunn writes in his article ā You are already an authorā it means that we are our own authors. Yes of course we havenāt sold out books or either well recognized. However, thatās not what authors are just about. Authors are people who write doesnāt matter whether itās for a homework assignment or for research. It doesnāt have to be necessarily because you wrote a book. But because you’re the author for every writing piece you have written. You choose every word, sentence, and what writing strategies to use. For example, I have written many essays for high school. Most of these essays are done after we finish reading a book. The reason why teachers assigned these essays is to see if we have actually read and paid attention to the book. Which makes sense because the more we read the more will improve our writing skills. Now all those books and articles I have read have helped me in developing my writing skills. This will allow me to succeed in my reading and writing career path.
According to Mike Bunn’s article, reading how the author wrote and seeing how he/she influences us, readers, by the choices the author has made in their writing. This is actually something I would like to apply to my writing. Mostly because in my writings Iām usually trying to send a message and I would like to influence that message to the readers. Also actually go through those choices that a writer has to make. Meaning like using certain techniques or using specific wording that can help my writing skill. Just like in Mike Bunn’s articles, the way he used certain words and writing skills to make us readers understand heās point of view. I really hope this would help my writing improve a lot. Also will help the reader understand my writing.
Yadira, this is very insightful– don’t lose hold of this this semester! Being a writer, at any level, is not about publication– it’s about making your own choices about your writing. Why do you want to say things one way instead of the other, and so on. It really comes down to YOU. How do you want to express your thoughts and ideas.