Writing About Writing

I pretty much just wing it every time I write, or at least it feels that way.  Typically I listen to some music, usually something mellow along the lines of Jack Johnson, Damien Rice, or Broken Social Scene, or just anything that is subtle enough to enjoy but not distract me.  As you can see, I think the music I listen to is the most important part of my writing process as it changes my mood and helps me focus on the paper.

Other than my music choice, I really don't put much thought into my writing process.  I've been writing since I was a kid so now it all comes naturally to me.  Occasionally before I write I'll consider the points I need to hit, but sometimes these points change as I write so I don't usually take much stock in them.  As I write, I naturally try to pace myself so that I hit the page requirement or word count.

I guess my biggest problem with writing for other people is that sometimes I find it difficult to ensure that others can follow my thought process.  My writing can tend to be a bit choppy (as evident in this blog) and I can jump from idea to idea without considering my reader.  I also tend to write a bit less formally than is sometimes desired, but at the same time I consider that to be my voice as a writer instead of a crux.

FYI: I've written this blog without listening to any music and I feel that it is my weakest.  I'll be back on the music next week.