Writing

Writing is not such a difficult task for me. I write alot of letters throughout the week to family and friends. It is easy to write about my thoughts and feelings. My kids are professional texters and seem to feel the need to text on a regular basis to me. So, I am becoming as professional as my children in the world of texting. Although it hardly counts as actual writing. Many times I leave a note on the table addressed to each of the teenagers when I know I will be at work late. It is mostly a list of tasks and a happy thought for the day or a compliment for each.
The art of writing an argument I am not yet comfortable with completely. I am good at research but tend to put things in the wrong order due to not making a rough draft before the final draft. I tend to jump to the essay with great excitement and not enough planning. All the research is done yet I rush to finish the final product rather than take my time and sort out the information.My goal is to put my essay together on paper, sort out the information, and then write my rough draft. The key is to remember to show both sides of an argument in the order that makes the most sense. Also, I need to think of the reader as I am writing.
For me, the writing of an argument will be a true challenge. I have the heart and mind of a crusader defending the topics I believe in, now I must remember to research the other side of the topic. This will be a true test of my writing abilities but I believe I am ready for this challenge.I am looking forward to this challenge.
My other challenge will be to critique other writers on their writings. It will be interesting to work within a group and read other essays. I have not yet experienced this facet of writing.I will not only read the writings of others but share my writing also. It will be worthwhile to have others read my arguments to see if I actually reach the reader. To be honest I do not normally have anyone else read what I have written, besides the instructor.Here is to the challenge of it all and may we all do well with wrestling it and come out on top!