Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Writing

As you choose a piece of writing to publish and work to revise it, ask yourself a few questions:


* Is it interesting? Will anyone want to read this? Would I want to read it if I hadn't written it? Do I use my writing to get the attention of my reader?


* Is it important to me? Have I chosen a topic that matters to me and might matter to my readers? Do I care about this topic and have original thoughts to share about it? If my writing is a story, is it a story that I care about telling and that others will want to read?


* Is it original and unique to me?  Have I just filled a page with things I've heard before, or have I shared original ideas? Have I expressed who I am with my writing?


* Does it make sense? Would someone who is not me understand this while reading it? Would my reader be confused or lack background information to understand?


Remember the lessons we've learned since week one about audience and purpose. The audience for this project is yourself and your classmates. The purpose is to share writing that you have written that you are proud of, writing that you can look back on and remember your growth as a writer this year.


Think about these questions and whether your writing meets your audience and purpose before you finish with the project.


Happy writing!