tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375650273141809797.post7486591124254857424..comments2009-12-31T12:15:18.152-08:00Comments on WordCrazy: Writing's WoundsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375650273141809797.post-28843931879308044922009-08-05T21:20:14.489-07:002009-08-05T21:20:14.489-07:00I do both. I try to choose my words carefully as I...I do both. I try to choose my words carefully as I go. Then I also go back and revise. Aram Saroyan, one of my instructors at 'SC, said you can never say no during the first draft. Just get it down, as you said, John. And that helps a lot. Then, I go back and fix and fiddle until it feels right.sally olivashttp://sallyolivas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375650273141809797.post-57255617800629536332009-08-05T10:43:39.051-07:002009-08-05T10:43:39.051-07:00Amen! The process of writing can be beneficial in...Amen! The process of writing can be beneficial in many ways. As you noted, gestation and judgement can be beneficial to the quality of the finished text. Do you refine as you go? Search for the right words for a while or just try to get it down first and edit it during a second phase?john r. williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076935172264784720noreply@blogger.com