Blog Prompt #5

 The writing process-- a blessing for some, a curse for others.  On paper, it solves all the problems normally associated with writer's block: brainstorming ideas, mapping out the story's foundation, and organizing all the minute details that elevate a fantastic story above the crowd.  Yet, despite all of its positives it isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.  For myself, I never found its approach to be a perfect fit for my style of creativity.  Although I do use a lot of its aspects when I rough draft, the order in which I accomplish my prewriting tends to vary any time I write.  Sometimes I end up starting with a good idea coming in, and decide to just start writing right off theta.  Other times when I have trouble coming up with supporting points for a paper, creating an outline helps me break down the main points and fill in the gaps.  As a whole, the concepts the process embodies are crucial aspects to any successful writing.  While it won't be a perfect fit for every person, everyone can benefit from at least one of its aspects.  One hidden feature most overlook is how it can also help fight plagiarism.  When a person does their own brainstorming and follows that up with an outline, they are far less likely to find the need to rely on 'borrowing' other people's work.  Having a better process for developing ideas and expounding on them yourself leads a person to develop skills for the long-run instead of just stealing bits and pieces as they need them.  With AI now in the picture (when used responsibly), it can augment the process further by helping as a personal assistant to boost their feedback power on their work.  Plugging in what you have to the model can give good insight to filler points needed, or it can be used to cross check grammar and story structure.  To follow the process or not is up to each individual, but to avoid it altogether can lead a person to leave a lot on the table in the end.