The Writing Process
- Brainstorm ideas
- Rough draft
- Revise and edit
- Publish
When I was teaching 2nd grade, we learned about the writing process. So this is how we taught our students to write. First, we brainstorm ideas of what we want to write about or on given topic. It could be as simple as a list of ideas, or a circle with themes in the outer bubbles of a bubble map. Maybe it would be a drawing or a quick sketch of ideas to get the writer started.
Next, we would advise to "write a rough draft". This piece of writing would not take into consideration grammar and spelling; for those would come later. In the rough draft, the main point was to get those ideas down into written form. Get the ideas transformed into sentences.
Plan the order of ideas and best sequencing. This could be done before writing a rough draft; I think that's how I learned when I was in school. However, truthfully, it could be done at anytime. Maybe I thought that planning would help me, but then after following my writing plan, I later decided that I liked it a different way better. That's okay. So, plan the order of ideas and how you want to sequence your writing. If you decide to change it later on, because you think it flows better another way, that's completely acceptable.
Revise and edit your rough draft. Correct the spelling. Improve the grammar. Make any additions and/or deletions of what you are trying to convey.
Finally, publish your work. It could be typed, or nicely handwritten. I'd love to see something in caligraphy; now that would be really nice! If you want to be a writer, you can get started today. But, whatever you do, be sure you are fulfilling your calling in Christ Jesus today. What call does God have on your life? What does God want you to do in Christ Jesus? Whatever you do, whether in word or in deed, let it all be done to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.
For those of you who don't know, one of my side hustles, or "hobby job" as I like to call it, is to teach an aerobics group exercise class. My hope and my heart is that each and every single person i make contact with will come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. I am praying for them in the behind-the-scenes. I am asking God the Father to protect them from injury during our class time. I am asking God the Father to bring the ones He wants to come. And, lastly, I am asking Abba Father (God) to help ME be the best instructor I can be, to give a fun, safe and effective exercise class.
Soon, Lord-willing, I plan on creating some on-demand exercise videos that will share Christ in word and encourage others in their walk with Christ. When I first began teaching these classes, I used to wear clothing that I am now not proud of wearing. I will say that now, I intentionally try to wear "modest" workout attire, covering chest and bottom area (butt/booty/behind). And, in song selection, I try to avoid racy lyrics when I am able to, and I select music with clean lyrics. (I'm not always aware, but I hope to keep it clean for their sakes and mine). I used to use dirty songs once in awhile, but today I am not able to without feeling down about it.
So, what do you want to write about? I am looking forward to hearing what God has put in your heart to write about (if that is your calling or one of your callings). Thank you so much for taking time to read my blog post. I feel like the Lord is calling me to write more soon. Until next time, take care and be well. May Jesus Christ richly bless any and all who fear His name, and who sincerely love Him.
