After reading “Shitty First Drafts”, the story affected my writing process because when it comes to certain topics to write about, I get very indecisive with my ideas. So the story made me realize how well I need to make a plan or outline my ideas and ask myself questions about my ideas until I can finally choose. My writing process has improved by how I approached it. I felt like I came out strong and clear, considering that I had never spoken about my mental health. I used similes or metaphors in my writing, especially in dialogue. This even helped me better understand how to be open and express my self in future writings. My approach was definently at a shitty start in my opinion. However it got way better.