Chapter 2: Beginning the Writing Process

This chapter basically goes into every detail on how the writing process works. The three main points are subject,audience, and purpose. Without these you cannot write. Now understanding your subject involves gathering and assimilating all relevant details, this includes history. makeup, function, & impact on people and culture. Knowing all of this will help you know what to include in your writing and how to organize it. Understanding your audience you need to ask yourself these questions:

• Who are my readers?
• What do they know or need to know?
• How well do they understand?
• What are their attitudes toward my topic?
• How well do they read written english?
• How will they use my writing?

Understanding the purpose  helps you make decisions, such as choosing good strategies.