My Writing Formula

I am not so sure that I have a defined formula or a process to writing, but one thing I am consistent with is changing my mind and revising over and over again. 

 

I tend to pick up topic first, and then pick three specific subtopics to discuss.  Then, I gather as much research as possible and do lots of reading and gathering information.  As I do this, I take notes for specified points that I want to make to keep my audience involved.   

 

I was taught to use a formal outline in, I believe, second grade.  So that's what I have always used in all writing that I do.  This ensures a good flow. 

 

However, here is where the changing of the mind and lots of revisions come into play.  I go back through my outline and make change after change after change. I even double check my research to ensure I have hit every topic the way I seem fit. 

 

I tend to compose at least two rough drafts and 1 final draft.  With my first rough draft, there tends to be a lot of red ink.  But, by my final draft, I tend to be satisfied with the outcome.