Writing Philosophy Draft Stages/plan of action Define intelligence-> What I want writers to get after an appointment with me is that

not getting it is an inherent part of being a writer. I want writers to understand this, because through acknowledging that they are imperfect and developing, they open themselves to the possibility for growth. By recognizing and accepting that one can improve, one is able to manage ambiguity and fear of failure; one can recognize them as opportunities for growth, In their essay Problem Solving Strategies and the Writing Process, Linda Flower and John Hayes explore the idea that writing is a cognitive, problem solving process: writing is a process by which we create some change in the world through exploring and articulating our ideas. This definition of writing represents how dynamic, subjective, and elusive the process can be. In recognizing that writing is a sophisticated cognitive process, we also recognize that we cannot expect to succeed at writing or perfectly execute all the different components of writing. We must recognize our limitations as developing writers, especially at the college level where we are introduced to and expected to acquire an elevated level of writing. This idea of realistically understanding our abilities as we develop in a skill is reflected in Working with ESL writers (check it) written by someone that matters. -detail/ explain that ESL writers have to recognize that theyre developing and shouldnt hold themselves to an unachievable standard. Accepting our imperfections as writers, acknowledging that we are developing, is the first step in developing.