Writing

▣ Writing 

■ We understand better why an experienced writer has the responsibility to compose a written text that will be understood by an intended reader who is distant in time and place from the writing process but who nevertheless will be able to comprehend the text.

 

■ A skilled writer, who often writes for various purposes, does not necessarily find the writing process easy. Many such writers report on the difficulties they encounter in sitting down to initiate a writing task or to carry out the final reformulation of something that has already been written in draft form.



■ Personal writing strategies, preferences, and techniques characterize each writer. Some writers begin the composting process by drawing up outlines. Others design flow charts or make lists of questions to be addressed, while some sit down, experience a natural flow of creativity, and start writing. Many writers report that they might use different strategies for different types of writing. 



■ Becoming aware of the composting process, learning about oneself as a writer, and relating to written texts and potential audiences of such readers is what novice writers need to experience in either their first or second language.



■ Accordingly, language teachers and writing teachers need to become aware of the individual differences that their learners exhibit and the variety of texts that can be created.



■ When writing is viewed as a communicative act, producing a successfully written text is a complex task that requires simultaneous control over many language systems. It also entails an ability to factor in considerations of how the discourse must be shaped for a particular audience and a particular purpose (Kroll, 1991:261).